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Offline midnight Target

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« Reply #30 on: November 21, 2003, 11:48:17 AM »
Where I went to college the trains would stop near the campus to add engines for the pull over a steep pass to the North. (San Luis Obispo and Cuesta Grade for those in the know). We would sneak onto the train at the base of the grade and ride it to the top. It would slow at the top enough to safely disembark, and hopefully you weren't too stoned to remember to arrange a ride home.
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« Reply #31 on: November 21, 2003, 12:44:48 PM »
What Rude said.  Don't even think about it.
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Offline mora

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« Reply #32 on: November 21, 2003, 12:58:14 PM »
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What Rude said.  Don't even think about it.


All travel books always say don't hitchike and especially in US of A. If i'm travelling alone I wouldn't try it in many coutries. I don't think it's too dangerous to do if there's maybe 3 people.

Then again so many people have GUNS overe there so it might be a bad idea.;)
« Last Edit: November 21, 2003, 01:00:46 PM by mora »
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Offline niknak

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« Reply #33 on: November 25, 2003, 04:47:04 PM »
Sorry for the punt but this board seems to be moving quicker these days and i have been busy preparing so have not been able to keep up.

i did want to say thanks for all the advice and kind offers.

I have done a bit of reasearch and found amtrak offer a 30 day pass for international travelers for $385 that goes anywhere in the US.

I am travelling with one other person but we are travelling thru vietnam, cambodia, thailand, malaysia, singapore, indonesia, australia and new zeland before we reach the US so god knows what will have happened but if i can manage to coral 3-4  people together a road trip may be on the cards.

On the other hand if i have managed scare off every other traveller near me and i am on my own i think amtrak is the way to go.  If i run out of money though i may have to chance it hitchhiking    :eek:

I set off thursday morning flying to hanoi so i'd like to say thanks again before i go.
« Last Edit: November 25, 2003, 04:49:35 PM by niknak »
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Offline OIO

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« Reply #34 on: November 25, 2003, 05:07:45 PM »
if you stop by Japan, buy a Japan Rail Pass.. must be used within 2 months of buying it, gives you access to ALL trains in ALL japan. And dang, in that country trains will get you anywhere.

I was seriously pissed finding out about the rail pass when I was already inside japan... you can only buy them outside japan before you enter the country. Still, awesome place to visit.
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« Reply #35 on: November 25, 2003, 06:02:29 PM »
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On the other hand if i have managed scare off every other traveller near me and i am on my own i think amtrak is the way to go.  If i run out of money though i may have to chance it hitchhiking    :eek:

I set off thursday morning flying to hanoi so i'd like to say thanks again before i go.




well be careful and have fun !
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