[Travelandtourism] back from trip

[Criminal Justice Major]

Hi, all,
I usually don't post much here, but figured I would share about my trip on the Amtrak train to Reno, Nevada around May 27th to June 3rd, 2012.
I'll post another one on how relieving Odie went too.
My friend, Natalie Orrell and her guide dog Liam went with us as well.
Bibi, husband Dale and son Odie
the happy spirited bounty labra wolf
Sent: Monday, June 04, 2012 11:41 PM
Subject: back from trip
Hi, all,
Natalie, Liam, Odie and I made it safely to and back home from our trip.
The train ride was fantastic both ways, staff were helpful and each of us made new friends.
The tournament was great, despit that although some bowlers did well, others weren't able to get a running score.
All of us had fun which was the most important part.
Natalie said she enjoyed the train ride and would definitely take it again.
When she has a chance to post to some lists we're on together, I'll let her share her adventures.
Another good note is we didn't have any trouble with getting a cab to the hotel.
The first cab driver named Devita or Davita (am not sure of the correct spelling) happened to have a mini van so both the boys and luggage fitted in one piece.
On the way back to the train station from the hotel, we had another good cab driver too.
Only misfortune that did happen was Odie did end up getting sick in the hotel and thankfully, he threw up on the tile floor instead of the carpet.
I stayed with the mess and was able to get someone else to go to the front desk to get me some assistance from housekeeping.
They immediately came to clean it up.
Part of it was that Odie wasn't used to the unfamiliar stressfull environment.
After that, Natalie and I decided it was best to work both Liam and Odie half a day and then let them hang out upstairs in the hotel room with the television left on.
At night time, the dogs were kept on tie down so no mischief would happen.
Nat brought Liam's travel bed and I took an old comforter for Odie to lie down on.
Odie didn't get sick after that anymore and both Nat and I were glad we did the right thing for our partners.
I'm happy to say that no one complained about the dogs when they were upstairs in the room as the TV did make a big difference.
Neither dog made a sound such as whine, bark or cry and the room was kept in order.
Yes, no furniture was damaged either.
Bibi, husband Dale and son Odie
medical alert service dog
the happy spirited bounty labra wolf