On the train from Seattle to Vancouver

6th July
And so we have said goodbye to Seattle and we are now on an Amtrak train heading north towards Vancouver where we will board our cruise ship later today. We were advised to sit on the left hand side of the train in order to get the best coastal views, and we managed this thanks to James, who organised us to get up early so that we would be in plenty of time to reserve good seats (you have to reserve them at the station). Seattle train station is lovely; old fashioned and very clean, with beautiful white marble walls. The train has wifi which is why I am able to blog during the four hour journey.
The views to the west are indeed stunning. Sometimes we travel through pleasant fields and woods which are very green and summery. Some of the time the rail tracks are right beside the sea, so we are treated to views of beautiful bays, with boats and bird life. There are lots of herons and we saw a white headed eagle too. The train is comfortable and it's a nice change from air travel. Woo hoo we have just crossed the border into Canada!