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EverHopeful

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15. Congratulations!

Sat May 18, 2024, 02:47 PM

May 2024

Trip sounds heavenly! Love traveling by train but only once sprang for the roomette. Loved it. Been too long since I've been to Portland to have any suggestions but wishing you all the best!

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OMG! Going on the train to PORTLAND for our Honeymoon! First time on train And in OREGON! [View all] FirstLight May 2024 OP

Congratulations! DUgosh May 2024 #1

Congrats! mercuryblues May 2024 #2

I like the area around Newport (touristy though) flying rabbit May 2024 #3

Have a great time LoveTheDU May 2024 #4

Years and years ago I took a train trip with my boyfriend from Seattle to New York, we had a roommette Walleye May 2024 #5

Congrats and safe travels 🥂 Deuxcents May 2024 #6

Congratulations. AmTrac is the way to go. Wait till you see how comfortable the seating is! We slept ... marble falls May 2024 #7

Congrats on your nuptials & have fun on the trip!! CrispyQ May 2024 #8

The Coast Starlighter is not very accessible central scrutinizer May 2024 #9

Sounds fun! sdfernando May 2024 #10

Yes, I think the rumbling will be my issue, But... FirstLight May 2024 #12

I took the train home after the Northridge earthquake. Had an economy sleeper room. chowder66 May 2024 #21

I thought the bedding was comfortable in a roomette nilram May 2024 #29

Take earplugs, if you can use them, and clothes pins nilram May 2024 #44

Tip on the hotel drapes sdfernando May 2024 #45

Earplugs...heard! FirstLight May 2024 #47

Sounds great! elleng May 2024 #11

Sounds like fun..next trip..train the other direction to san diego Demovictory9 May 2024 #13

we already said that was next! LoL FirstLight May 2024 #16

ive ridden trains sinc 1969 in mexico and amtrak since its formation in 1970 AllaN01Bear May 2024 #14

Seconding this comment! catchnrelease May 2024 #30

i remember rides with slow orders as you described along with soft roadbend due to heavy rains AllaN01Bear May 2024 #37

Good idea! catchnrelease May 2024 #43

Scanner? FirstLight May 2024 #48

poice radio scanner physical radio reciver. AllaN01Bear May 2024 #54

We had to stop and back up at one point sdfernando May 2024 #46

Congratulations! EverHopeful May 2024 #15

Don't forget, meals are included when you get sleeper room. Diner and Wonder Why May 2024 #17

So happy for you! Sounds fantastic! ❤️ littlemissmartypants May 2024 #18

Congratulations and welcome to Oregon CanonRay May 2024 #19

Powell's Books SarahD May 2024 #20

Yes! 💯 FirstLight May 2024 #38

We love Portland, hope you do as well. tinrobot May 2024 #22

Mississippi Ave is also great for shops and character nilram May 2024 #31

Gravy Great Breakfast Right There HandmaidsTaleUntold May 2024 #32

Mrs. Putz and I did Portland on the train for our 40th anniversary and stayed at the Benson. Great time. EarnestPutz May 2024 #23

Mazeltov! barbtries May 2024 #24

Congratulations! 2naSalit May 2024 #25

Thanks! 👍 FirstLight May 2024 #39

... 2naSalit May 2024 #42

Grand Hotel, plus they have your rental car out front waiting for your arrival. KS Toronado May 2024 #26

Yes, congrats......have a wonderful time. a kennedy May 2024 #27

I took an overnight trip from Portland to Montana captain queeg May 2024 #28

I'm so excited for you. dai13sy May 2024 #33

Powell's is on the list... FirstLight May 2024 #41

Self-deleted Mme. Defarge May 2024 #34

I think you mean Powell's Book Store mchill May 2024 #35

We have a place on the Oregon coast.. Permanut May 2024 #36

If you get to Astoria MurrayDelph May 2024 #51

Love Astoria - boy, bring your hiking shoes! Permanut May 2024 #52

Roomette is the way to go, includes 3 squares and they are very decent, who has the top bunk? Shellback Squid May 2024 #40

We're not sure about the sleep situation yet 😆 FirstLight May 2024 #49

you'll be snug, btw, these trains are usually old, no USB ports on the California Zephyr so take a 110 adapter Shellback Squid May 2024 #50

I have no travel advice but I'm very happy for you and your partner. badhair77 May 2024 #53

Thank you 😊 FirstLight May 2024 #55