Simple joys of having a bucket list

Exactly two weeks from today I will finally be able to cross something off my miles-long bucket list. I originally thought I'd do this when I crossed off another big item on my list {traveling across Europe}, but this time the destination is so much better than anything across the pond. :) (I guess that means my priorities are somewhat straight, right?)

{California Zephyr}, via

Yes, I've always wanted to ride a train - not a metro or a subway (although I've liked those too) - a train. My favorite part of crossing this off my list (besides the train part) : it's practical . . . it's the cheapest and easiest way to get from point B to point C. :)

I'm choosing not to dwell on the fact that point A to point B involves 18 hours squished in the backseat of a small Volvo . . . unless "driver extraordinaire" chooses comfort over practicality, in which case I'll spend 18 hours in the backseat of a slightly larger vehicle.