Bob Wolf Kevin -- I am glad to hear that you enjoyed the Mid-west. It is a shame that you didn't get to see some of my home state of Nebraska. It sounds as though you are really enjoying retirement. I hope to catch up with you early in 2012 during a trip to London. Safe travels and good health to you!

Catherine Williams What a wonderful experience Kevin and great memories

Maggie Philpott Sounds and looks absolutely fantastic - am dead jealous of this one in particular!

Barbara lovely. Can you amend this blog entry to say 'and his lovely wife, Barbara. thanks

Jimmy the Hoover '•Passengers should wait to be approached in their compartments by the dining car attendant to make dinner reservations, they should not come to the dining car to do so.' Am I right in thinking this was only added to Amtrak's list in the last week or so? Glad you're having fun

Richard Great times Kev and I agree about the long train journeys have you travelled between Whitton and Waterloo lately it takes hours but the views well there ................s*!@t. have fun oh and if you find any potatoes and tobacco,they just might go down well in old blighty...........

Catherine McClue Williams Kevin this is a hidden strength (in GSK HPB parlance). Maybe you can be a famous travel writer like whatsisname - Bill Bryson. Looking forward to your next instalment - you spring chicken. Catherine

Florence Lau I like these two: 1) Passengers are requested to ensure that they are always wearing their dentures when taking meals in the dining car 2) On-board wife swapping is only permitted in the state of Oregon and during the hours of darkness ~ LOL ! Kevin - Glad you are enjoying life. I look forward to reading more! Cheers, Florence

Diane Morgan Go Kev!! It will get easier!!

Catherine Williams Smiled and thought of David Bull when you got upgraded. What great stories you have after only a day or two Kevin. Can"t wait to hear about the rest of the journey. So life post GSK has lots of special moments. And now you have experienced immigration in the US. Take care and keep posting. I am impressed with your adaptation to all new technologies:)

Cathy Bazinet Hi Kevin, sounds like the trip is going well so far.. looking forward to seeing more posts!! lots of love.. and we will see you in 2013 as we are coming to England!!! xoxoxo Cathy

Marta Martins Hi Kevin, amazing start!!! These are the nice things of a trip, if nothing happens what will we tell our friends? Though they are only funny when we overcome the obstacles. Have fun and keep posting!! Please share pictures as well. Take care, Marta