avoision.com 2026-06-25T01:30:51Z https://avoision.com/feed/atom WordPress avoision http://avoision.com <![CDATA[Bordeaux, Day 7: Walking the Grounds at Château de Lescours, Final Dinner at Chai Pascal]]> https://avoision.com/?p=526792 2026-06-25T01:30:51Z 2026-06-09T14:00:00Z A slow and easy day, today. Kirt and Anne took the Ford kids back to Bordeaux for another visit, but the rest of us stayed back at the chateau. Liz spent some time relaxing and reading, and I ended up going for a walk around the property.

With, I might add, a glass of wine from the vineyard (it seemed appropriate). While I walked around a few days ago with Liz and Kirt, today I was just on my own.

I moved quite slowly, trying to just be present and marvel at how amazing everything was. No agenda, no rush, just… walking and observing.


A small area along the side of the main building.


On the wall, an old and faded mural. It was half-hidden by the flowers and foliage, but still exuded a great deal of joy.

When I asked Pierre about it later, he mentioned that it was a portrait of all of the workers, from some years back.


The mural was not visible from far away. You really had to be up close to even know it was there. This felt like a small secret that only I discovered.


One thing I’ve discovered, with my time at Chateau de Lescours: I really need more statues in my front and back yard.

I’ve really been missing out,.


A small tunnel, which I can only guess may lead to a rabbit warren (I spotted one or two rabbits over the last week).


Every once in a while, I’d catch a glimpse of a tractor going down one of the rows. I stood and watched a while, as it was clearing some of the grass from below.

At one point, I had a chance to walk into the row to view the tractor from behind – a good, closeup view of what the process was like.

But standing there, as much as I wanted to… that idea felt intrusive. It felt like me being a gawking tourist, while someone was hard at work.

As interested as I was, I contented myself to just watch from afar. And then continued about my walk.


More than just alligators in the moat. Hard to believe it was deeper than this, in the past.


On the far side of the property, where some chickens were freely roaming.


A nearby enclosure, with an assortment of various poultry.


Not every day you see a turkey on a swingset.


Looking back at the main buildings.


Love is in the air.


For dinner, we all trekked out to Saint-Émilion for our final group dinner together. We were scrambling a bit earlier in the day to find a place, and ended up with a reservation at Chai Pascal.

They were able to take our reservation for 10, but we had to go with two tables of 5. L to R it’s Jackson, Paige, Audrey, and Liz.


Liz and Audrey.


Walking back to the car.

After dinner, everyone was decompressing and hanging out in the living room. We played a few rounds of Quiplash again, but ended up spending most of our time playing a game Jackson suggested: “Imposter.”

It’s a bit like Werewolf or Mafia, where one person is not part of the overall group… and the game hinges on the imposter pretending, and the others figuring out who the imposter is.

Jackson had an iPhone app that made the game pretty easy to set up. Everyone saw a secret word, but one person was not shown the word (and was just shown the word “Imposter”).

Everyone then went around and stated one word that matched the secret word. And from there, everyone had to guess who knew the word and who didn’t (and was the imposter).

I was a bit skeptical of the game, but it got quite boisterous and fun. Each game was quick, and was easy to set up and start.

Another fun game nigiht, with a lot of noise and laughing and yelling. As much as I loved the location, the wine, and the vineyard… these loud moments with family were among my favorite of our trip.

Related:
Bordeaux, Day 1: Travel and Arrival at Château de Lescours
Bordeaux, Day 2: Lazy Morning, Wine Tasting in Saint-Émilion, Unexpected Peacocks, Dinner in Libourne
Bordeaux, Day 3: Day Trip to Bordeaux, Interactive Display at Bassins des Lumières
Bordeaux, Day 4: Morning Market in Sarlat, Kayaks and Castles Along the Dordogne River
Bordeaux, Day 5: Exploring Château de Lescours, Wine Tasting at Château de Pressac, and a Late Evening Stroll
Bordeaux, Day 6: Behind the Scenes at Château de Lescours, Church Cemetery, Château Franc Mayne, Exploring Saint-Émilion, Drinking Wine with Pierre

]]> 0 avoision http://avoision.com <![CDATA[Bordeaux, Day 6: Behind the Scenes at Château de Lescours, Church Cemetery, Château Franc Mayne, Exploring Saint-Émilion, Drinking Wine with Pierre]]> https://avoision.com/?p=526543 2026-06-25T00:35:46Z 2026-06-08T14:00:00Z Château de Lescours. We ended up having the tasting back at our residence, along with a charcuterie boards and three different wines. Easiest and most relaxing tour by far, and a great start to the day.]]> Started our morning with a tour/tasting of the winery where we’re staying: Château de Lescours. We ended up having the tasting back at our residence, along with a charcuterie boards and three different wines. Easiest and most relaxing tour by far, and a great start to the day.
We had some down time during the day, with another wine tasting in the late afternoon. I ended up walking with Jackson to the nearby town in search of an ATM, and ended up just exploring a bit. We spotted a small church nearby, and ended up going in to the cemetery briefly.
Something we noticed right away – many of the sites showed numerous personal items. And referenced multiple members of the same family. We slowly realized that these were not individual graves, but family ones.
Many of the sites were incredibly old. A very reflective time, walking briefly here.
So – silly me, I made a huge mistake. Yesterday, I booked this tour for us… but I accidentally booked it for next week. Using their reservation calendar, I grabbed the first day available and thought it was today (and was wrong). Luckily, our tour guide was able to sort things out – and was able to add our party of 10 to an existing tour. Very lucky for us!
Outside the entrance to the caves at Château Franc Mayne.
Signage inside the cave.
By far one of the more interesting winery tours we’ve done.
I was reminded a lot of the chalk caves at Taittinger.
A great walk through the area, but I honestly wished it went a bit longer. We barely got in to the cave area, before we headed over to the tasting room. The tasting was great, but I could have easily spent another hour just walking around. I would have loved to have gone further/deeper into the caves here.
Anne and Jackson, outside the caves.
The Ford family, with the icon Franc Mayne tree.
The Holder women: Tricia, Liz, Grace.
A stop over in Saint-Émilion after the tasting, for some impromptu Canelés. Our group then ended up splitting up a bit, and just wandering around some.
Some of the paths were quite narrow (and the cobblestone was quite slick). Liz ended up finding a small set of concrete steps nearby, and the two of us went exploring.
We eventually were led down to a small street that ran behind a lot of the residences. I can’t imagine trying to drive here, in any size vehicle.
While it felt remote, after a few steps… we started to hear the noise and bustle of the town. A brief aside, before re-entering an area full of restaurants and shops.
Sebastian, hanging out.
Back at the chateau, things escalated a bit. Everyone else was inside, but Kirt was sitting out by the front door drinking some wine. He was soon joined by Pierre, the patron/manager of the estate… and the two of them were out drinking and talking and laughing. A bit after this, Anne walked by and Pierre insisted she join them. So another chair came out, and the three of them sat and drank wine together. I was running out to the car to get something, and en route… was also invited to join the group. So the next thing I know, I’m also sitting and drinking wine with everyone. Pierre was done with his work for the day, and hung out with us for several glasses (he also snuck away to get a bottle from his private stash to share with us). It was a lot, boisterous, funny, fantastic conversation. I learned a great deal about Pierre’s life, his medical struggles (the sum of which would fell most men), his view of the world, and his relationship with the vineyard – from both a familial and historical context. I have to say – every day at the chateau was a magical thing. I’d wake in the morning, and just be in awe at where we were staying. The view of the vineyard, watching the tractors work down each row, the sound of the rooster and peacocks in the distance. But tonight was one of my favorite moments – this conversation, sharing time with Kirt, Anne, and most of all Pierre. While we were guests staying on the property, talking and drinking with Pierre made it feel more special, more personal. We were delighted by his company, and over several glasses of wine we felt even more welcomed and even more at home. Related: Bordeaux, Day 1: Travel and Arrival at Château de Lescours Bordeaux, Day 2: Lazy Morning, Wine Tasting in Saint-Émilion, Unexpected Peacocks, Dinner in Libourne Bordeaux, Day 3: Day Trip to Bordeaux, Interactive Display at Bassins des Lumières Bordeaux, Day 4: Morning Market in Sarlat, Kayaks and Castles Along the Dordogne River Bordeaux, Day 5: Exploring Château de Lescours, Wine Tasting at Château de Pressac, and a Late Evening Stroll]]> 0 avoision http://avoision.com <![CDATA[Bordeaux, Day 5: Exploring Château de Lescours, Wine Tasting at Château de Pressac, and a Late Evening Stroll]]> https://avoision.com/?p=526342 2026-06-25T00:36:48Z 2026-06-07T14:00:00Z I haven’t taken enough photos of the main floor at the chateau. On walking in, it’s a long, massive area that houses a living room area, an enormous banquet table, and a full kitchen.
View from the front door.
I think I was taking out the trash this morning, and just kept encountering some of the many animal statues all around the grounds.
A view of one of the main buildings.
One of many areas where there were tables and chairs, for folks to gather around a bottle or two of wine.
More statues.
There once was an actual moat surrounding the buildings, which apparently was even deeper than what is visible today. And, of course, within the moat – several alligator statues.
Fast forward a bit to one of our first wine tastings. Liz and I went along with the Holder family to Château de Pressac.
We got a tour of the facilities.
The buildings were deceptive – on the outside, they looked much older, but were quite modern on the inside.
Barrels and storage.
Cool to see these amphoras, which were also used as storage.
A view of one of the buildings, standing in the main courtyard.
Walking back towards the tasting room.
We were part of a sizable group, all tasting several of the wines from the chateau.
Here was something interesting – while there were some larger grocery stores nearby, they were a good 10+ minutes away. But nearby… there was an Api location (a small, self-contained grocery store that had some basics and relied on shoppers checking themselves out). I had found out about this during some of my pre-trip research. To access the store, you needed to download the app and create an account, but it wasn’t possible for me to do in the States. By the time we arrived, I had forgotten about it… and this morning, was frantically trying to find a way in. The app ended up not working well, due to my US phone number. But I was able to submit a message to Api Support… and during the wine tasting, I was able to get a lot of help. I was sent a QR code to use, and was able to use that instead of the app… and was able to get in this evening. Interesting note: on applying for my account, I needed to indicate where I was staying, and also had to upload photos of where I was staying. So I guess access to each location is specific, and having an account does not necessarily mean you can walk into any location you choose.
Inside, there was a good mix of things. It was warm, but most of the items on the shelves were fine without refrigeration. But there were refrigerated and frozen items as well. Pretty handy as a place to go, and definitely helped us out later on… when all the grocery stores closed early on a Sunday. Tonight, we gathered some extra ingredients for a dinner at the chateau.
On returning home, we found some of the peacocks just relaxing by the cars.
We ended up letting the younger family members figure out dinner (we had a variety of pastas and veggies). While they were figuring out the meal as a group, I snuck out with Liz and Kirt for a late stroll around the property.
A small coop (can’t recall if these were chickens or ducks).
At the far edge of the property.
At the border of the property.
This sign was pretty ominous, but I guess that was me reading in to the skull and crossbones. Translated, the text seems to be: “Passing through this gate is strictly prohibited, for the sake of the animals’ tranquility.”
More sculptures. Unexpected to see this here, but also quite awesome to see this here.
A view down one of the rows, looking back at the buildings.
A small, open area, with a bench.
An old bridge that has seen better days. None of us felt adventurous enough to try to cross.
Looking back towards our building.
Kirt and Liz, walking back to the house.
Our big family meal. With so many people, going out to eat is a complex (and expensive) endeavor. It was nice to be able to stay “at home,” and eat together.
Our dinner must have smelled quite good, as we had a lot of interest from outside our house. Luckily for us, we had the windows closed.
I don’t have any photos from the late evening… but several of us had a blast playing Jackbox Games (I downloaded a Party Pack, earlier in the day). We did several rounds of Quiplash, which is always a winner. Hard to believe the last time we played this game (with the Ford kids) was during the Pandemic ack in 2020. The games were a fun end to the day, with everyone being quite silly and loud. Really wish I had more images from this night, as it was one of my favorite moments – watching everyone hanging out and laughing together.
Liz and Tricia, working on some late night snacks. Related: Bordeaux, Day 1: Travel and Arrival at Château de Lescours Bordeaux, Day 2: Lazy Morning, Wine Tasting in Saint-Émilion, Unexpected Peacocks, Dinner in Libourne Bordeaux, Day 3: Day Trip to Bordeaux, Interactive Display at Bassins des Lumières Bordeaux, Day 4: Morning Market in Sarlat, Kayaks and Castles Along the Dordogne River Playing Games with the Fords Quiplash: A Fun Group Party Game from Jackbox Games]]> 0 avoision http://avoision.com <![CDATA[Bordeaux, Day 4: Morning Market in Sarlat, Kayaks and Castles Along the Dordogne River]]> https://avoision.com/?p=526155 2026-06-25T00:36:54Z 2026-06-06T14:00:00Z Liz, and Audrey) arrived first. And we got really lucky with our parking (it was incredibly hectic, and most folks parked several blocks away and walked in on foot). Someone pulled out not two blocks from one of the entrances, and we were in the right place at the right time. While the others were on route, we explored a little bit of the market.]]> Sarlat (about a 90 minute drive from the chateau). There’s a weekend market today, and we were looking to spend a bit of time walking around. And after that, a short drive to the Dordogne river, where we would be trekking along the water and admiring the amazing scenery along the way.
Our car (me, Liz, and Audrey) arrived first. And we got really lucky with our parking (it was incredibly hectic, and most folks parked several blocks away and walked in on foot). Someone pulled out not two blocks from one of the entrances, and we were in the right place at the right time. While the others were on route, we explored a little bit of the market.
Liz and Audrey, looking over some handmade soaps.
A brief photo of Rue des Consuls, a small, narrow side street that you can easily miss if you walk too quickly by it. It snakes around a good deal, but has a very medieval feel, as the narrow path and high walls are all around you. Lots of little restaurants and tables, all along the path. Unfortunately, when we all arrived together… it was a bit of a rush. The market itself is quite large, and we didn’t really have enough time to meet up and have a coordinated lunch. The Holder family ended up getting some lunch from the vendors in the main market area. Liz and I joined the Ford family, and ended up getting some quick takeout from a cafe window. By the time we started to disperse, we were already seeing some of the vendors packing up their tables. Note for others: if you’re wanting to come here, try to get here as early as you can. There was a lot to walk through, and we ultimately didn’t have enough time to have a leisurely stroll. Everything felt a little rushed, as we were working against a clock. I don’t think we could have managd leaving earlier than we did. But if you come here, come early!
Fast forward a bit to our river excursion. We set up a two-hour tour of the Dordogne river, with most everyone in kayaks (and two canoes).
Our vessels, ready to be boarded and set off.
The river was actually moving at a quick pace. We learned that if you didn’t paddle at all, the journey should take about 2 hours. When standing on land and watching others go by, the river looked super fast. But on the water itself, it felt incredibly slow. I’d look down and see all the rocks zipping by… so I knew we were going at a good clip. But the moment I looked up at the cliffs in the distance, it felt like things were moving quite slowly.
Along the way, we were treated to some spectacular views.
Audrey and Paige, heading for a bit of… trouble.
It was a little dicey, trying to keep my camera safe/dry but also taking photos along the way.
Along the way, something happened. There were words and taunts exchanged, between Jackson (in a kayak) and the Ford canoe (Sebastian/Tricia). There was some racing involved. And some reaching. And also, the canoe ended up tipping over, with Sebastian and Tricia falling in. Some rowers (who were in a larger vessel) stopped over to help them get to shore. And Jackson/Sebastian ended up needing to tip the canoe over, to get rid of all the excess water. A bit later: Kirt swapped out, giving Sebastian his kayak, taking over the second spot in the canoe with Tricia. This was hilarious to see from where I was at (but I only saw the aftermath). A good memory from the outing, though I think for Tricia… it might be a few years, before this becomes a fond memory. If it ever does.
Again, the backdrop along our route was amazing.
Liz, taking a pause.
I’m not sure how this happened, but I slowly ended up being at the end of the caravan. I did well at the start, and caught up to folks… but then just slowly fell back and back.
Photos are better from the rear, I think.
Grace, in her kayak.
The family Ford. Related: Bordeaux, Day 1: Travel and Arrival at Château de Lescours Bordeaux, Day 2: Lazy Morning, Wine Tasting in Saint-Émilion, Unexpected Peacocks, Dinner in Libourne Bordeaux, Day 3: Day Trip to Bordeaux, Interactive Display at Bassins des Lumières]]> 0 avoision http://avoision.com <![CDATA[Bordeaux, Day 3: Day Trip to Bordeaux, Interactive Display at Bassins des Lumières]]> https://avoision.com/?p=525720 2026-06-25T00:37:30Z 2026-06-05T14:00:00Z Bassins des Lumières.]]> Today, everyone kind of split off into two different groups. We were all headed to Bordeaux, but had different agendas. One group went to the Wine Museum (which was having its 10th Anniversary celebration), and another group of us went to an interactive art display at Bassins des Lumières.
For our visit, we got to see two different presentations: one on Frida Kahlo, and another on Claude Monet. The space itself is a Nazi-era submarine pen, but digital projectors are set up so that the walls are illuminated everywhere you walk.
Once the presentations began, I ended up staying put. But it was great to watch an area, and then turn to see the animations continue along every wall. I was reminded of my time doing Flash animations. And started to fixate on all the different components that needed to be created. Every small detail that was animated needed to be generated, and it looked to be a tremendous amount of work.
It was a great use of the space – huge walls for the projections, and water to serve as a kind of mirror along the floor.
Mesmerizing, to say the least.
The “Citerne” area, which was an isolated space with its own projections. There were a lot of kids here, and padded mats were available for people to sit on the floor and just watch.
Fast forward a bit to us driving into downtown Bordeaux. The streets were a little hectic (bicycles and scooters everywhere), but we ended up finding a parking lot under the nearby mall. I wasn’t sure how things were working. We didn’t get prompted to take a ticket, and all I ended up seeing was this kiosk/display by the gated entrance. In a panic, I took a screenshot so that I could figure out what it was saying later. And then just drove in and found a parking spot.
Super tight space, but found a spot. Like my experience in Scotland, the parking garages in Bordeaux are just incredible compared to the States. Well-lit, open, and almost clean enough to where you could eat off the floor. Earlier in the day, Tricia and Sebastian ended up tapping out – and headed back to the Chateau around mid-afternoon. Paige and Audrey hung with me and Liz, and we wandered around downtown Bordeaux briefly, before dinner. We ended up meeting the Holder family for an early evening meal, before driving back home. Related: Bordeaux, Day 1: Travel and Arrival at Château de Lescours Bordeaux, Day 2: Lazy Morning, Wine Tasting in Saint-Émilion, Unexpected Peacocks, Dinner in Libourne]]> 0 avoision http://avoision.com <![CDATA[Bordeaux, Day 2: Lazy Morning, Wine Tasting in Saint-Émilion, Unexpected Peacocks, Dinner in Libourne]]> https://avoision.com/?p=525628 2026-06-25T00:37:42Z 2026-06-04T14:00:00Z A slow start to the day. I hopped in the car with Kirt, Anne, and Jackson… and we just drove around for a good while, getting lost along some of the roads near the chateau. Everywhere you look, there’s a winery. Which I guess makes sense, since we’re in Bordeaux. But as far as the eyes can see, there are rows of grape vines. The roads are small and narrow, and everything is charming. There’s a stillness everywhere.
Paige, hanging out by the kitchen window, looking out over the pool.
In the late afternoon, a group of us went out for a bit of wine tasting. We didn’t have any wineries planned for today, and ended up driving to Saint-Émilion, and found a small wine bar that could accommodate us.
Wandered around the town a bit, afterwards. Very small and walkable, with a lot of shops.
Back at the chateau, Grace finds a few visitors loitering near our front door.
They seemed very interested in all the windows. And my guess is, if we let them… they’d come right inside (and never leave).
We headed out for a big group dinner tonight, driving to nearby Libourne. Related: Bordeaux, Day 1: Travel and Arrival at Château de Lescours]]> 0 avoision http://avoision.com <![CDATA[Bordeaux, Day 1: Travel and Arrival at Château de Lescours]]> https://avoision.com/?p=525513 2026-06-25T00:37:51Z 2026-06-03T14:00:00Z Bordeaux was a bit pricey, so we opted for a layover in Paris (CDG). Walking to our connecting flight. Liz tried all the things, but wasn't able to sleep much at all. I napped for a brief bit, and was surprisingly ok with how little I actually slept.]]> Liz and I are joining the Holder family, as well as the Ford family, for several days together at Château de Lescours.
The direct flight from Chicago > Bordeaux was a bit pricey, so we opted for a layover in Paris (CDG). Walking to our connecting flight. Liz tried all the things, but wasn’t able to sleep much at all. I napped for a brief bit, and was surprisingly ok with how little I actually slept.
Fast forward a bit – after landing in Bordeaux and making our way to the car rental, we drove a bit out of the city to our destination: a week’s stay at Château de Lescours.
Walking the grounds slightly, taking a few photos as I go. Looking forward to walking around a lot more.
Next to where we’re staying, there was a barn filled with a lot of the tractors and equipment used to keep the vineyard going. I had to fight the urge to go in and look around, to see what tools and devices they used.
Also alongside the building where we were staying – a small pigeon coop.
Hanging out with the birds.
Looking to the South east, at the top of some old stairs leading down (across a moat) to the grape vines.
All around the grounds, there were these fantastic statues. These guys were right by the pool (another great amenity, attached to our building).
A view of one of the other buildings.
Another building, this one directly across from where we were staying.
Another view of the steps leading across the moat, to the southeast. Just standing here was amazing.
A friend, standing guard near the top of the stairs.
Another view from the steps.
Inside the first floor common area: a huge space with a kitchen, an impossibly long table, and a living room area. There were ten of us in total: the Holder family (Kirt, Anne, Jackson, Grace), the Ford family (Tricia, Paige, Audrey, Sebastian), and me and Liz. Related: Wine Weekend in Augusta, Day 1: Augusta Winery, Balducci Vineyards, and the Amazing Rooms at the H.S. Clay House Bed and Breakfast The Picard Imperative]]> 0 avoision http://avoision.com <![CDATA[Estate Sale in Hyde Park]]> https://avoision.com/?p=524711 2026-05-15T13:56:52Z 2026-03-29T00:45:03Z showing up early gets you the good stuff... we were fine to take our time, and contended ourselves to wait in line. ]]> Liz and I had an early morning breakfast out, and on our way home… stopped by an estate sale in the neighborhood.
While we usually know that showing up early gets you the good stuff… we were fine to take our time, and contended ourselves to wait in line.
Outside, waiting to go in.
Inside, there were a good number of folks in every room checking out all the wares.
A small stack of Bibles, with a copy of “Keep Calm and Pray” at the top.
Neighborhood Gossip and Dream Book.
Finally, some recipes for celery soup and codfish hash.
So this thing. Tempted. The price tag is $20. I’m not sure what I’d do with a mallet of this size – maybe fight off home intruders? But for $20, it seemed like a steal. I came very close to purchasing this.
An assortment of items. Liz spotted the table, and pulled me aside so we could talk/confer/scheme.
In one of the rooms upstairs, I came across this worn journal.
Salary, 1926 – incredible.
Looking at the wallpaper lining the room… so many questions.
So we ended up buying the table. We paid before we left, but decided to return after the estate sale ended (in the late afternoon). We were able to transport the table in three pieces – the marble top, the circular support, and the base.
Closeup of the tag. Searching on Google found this:
Albert Best & Co. (founded 1879) was a high-end New York retailer known for children’s clothing but also produced or branded home goods, including Eastlake-style parlor furniture and tables in the late 19th century.
Also, Wikipedia’s entry for Best & Co.
Cleaned up, and reassembled (we got the glass caster guards thrown in for free). Funny and satisfying to think that this table lived for a good while in Hyde Park, and with some luck… will continue to live in the neighborhood for some more time to come. Related: We Are the Crazy People Not Tasks, Adventures Estate Sale at Gullivers Pizza An Estate Sale of Lights An Underwhelming Estate Sale]]> 1 avoision http://avoision.com <![CDATA[Rooftop Daydream]]> https://avoision.com/?p=524284 2026-04-16T21:56:11Z 2026-03-27T13:06:00Z New York Jewelers building, and it got me wondering: "How do you get up there?"]]> Spotted this unusual rooftop area, by the Wabash stop downtown. It’s the top of the New York Jewelers building, and it got me wondering: “How do you get up there?” It looks like a chimney stack on the left. And maybe one of the structures in back is the top of an elevator shaft? But I’m not sure why there are staggered landings, with ladders. I’m afraid of heights, but would love to figure out how to get to the top of this… just to check it out. Related: New Rooftop Deck Rooftop Tree Top of the Mart to Ya Such Great Heights]]> 0 avoision http://avoision.com <![CDATA[Metra Delay]]> https://avoision.com/?p=524245 2026-04-16T12:57:14Z 2026-03-26T22:05:00Z All the people, milling about? A lot of them were here for an earlier train that should have departed about 20 minutes ago. So a pretty big backup. As I was waiting around, I got a surprise – my old friend AJ appeared! Turns out, we both had trains delayed, and managed to cross paths. I remember seeing her at this station, but that was back when I was still working out of the Burnham Building. It was a great surprise to run into her, and all to short. Because before we knew it, they announced that one of the trains was ready to depart. So with a quick goodbye, I joined the throng of people headed down to the train.
Throng is most definitely the right word. Not only were there a ton of folks on the stairs, there already were a ton of pepole waiting on the platform. Insane. The train was tight (can’t remember the last time I shared a seat with someone), but everyone was at least glad to be sitting. And at least moving. As delays go, it wasn’t too bad. But I showed up to the late party a little late, so that helped. Related: Cold Delays at Millennium Station Delays at Millennium Station, and a Well-Placed Advertisement]]> 0