And it was probably a mistake spending the night before in a rather large bedroom at one of Toronto's nicer downtown hotels. This bedroom is considerably smaller than my bathroom last night. Everything, however, is exceptionally clean and functional. The two chairs are comfortable and can be freely moved so I can face in either direction. Every surface is covered with either burnished steel with bolts and screws visible, or in a powder-blue textured wallpaper.
Power is available, but there is no phone jack in the room.
It has been six hours now, and I have already begun to adapt to and enjoy my new surroundings. I am looking forward to my first night, and my first dinner. I am curious about the people, and what sleeping aboard the train will be like. The adventure so far has been one of adjustment and letting the reality that is this train trip take charge. The Canadian and finds Bliss.