What Happens in Reno

Day 31:

I last left you in Glenwood Springs after being bussed there. Boy did they try to suck up to us. Our beds were ready with a mint on the pillow. Extra pillow, extra blanket, and extra friendly staff. They knew a lot of people were really upset. Like it was Amtraks fault that a Union Pacific train derailed.

I woke up to sunrise in Utah. The area just East of Provo was really beautiful with lots of Fall colors. I expected more from Salt Lake City. You hear so much about it. The Great Salt Lake... what's the big deal? I'd much rather see Lake Tahoe, now that's an awesome lake.
Anyway, at Salt Lake City, they announced that we would be booted off the train again in Reno, and bussed to our destinations in California. People were furious. Amtrak wanted to get their trains back on schedule, and the easiest way to do that was to boot us and turn the train around.
We arrived in Reno at 11:30, and it was another mad rush to get everyone and their luggage on the busses. The train goes right through downtown Reno, and it was night, so it was really cool looking. If our stop had been a little longer, I would have run into Circus Circus for the buffet.

We are still 12 hours behind schedule, so instead of arriving at 3:45 pm, I'll get to Sac at 3:30 am. I called ahead to reserve a room at the same hotel I started my trip at. This means another early morning walk in downtown Sacramento.