Unfortunately I was unsuccessful with the install. I started and got partway in, but it became more than I was willing to do myself.
I definitely plan on having it installed in my thumb, but Iāll have it done by a professional. Iāll just add that to the list for my next installation trip.
I know that some used to be backwards, but I donāt know if that was fixed or not.
DT wanted them all packaged the same way, and I believe most of them were, but I think the people who did the packaging didnāt get them all right or something like that.
Itās possible theyāre all correct now though
Well, this isnāt the trip update I wanted to make, but oh well.
Update
My first night in Portland was pretty good, except for the insane heat. Because of the heat, my train came in like 4 hours late (foreshadowing). I wasnāt able to do much my first night, but I managed to hit up Voodoo doughnuts. Today I checked out, and went to Powellās city of books. It was really cool. Carrying my bags sucked, but I still had a good time. Bought a few books to hopefully read on my train from Seattle to Indy.
I got to the train station at 12:30pm or so, and my train was supposed to come at 3:56pm. The train station wasnāt air conditioned, so it was immediately uncomfortable.
Due to the heat, my train was showing as delayed. First by 2 hours to 6pm, then 3 hours, etc etc.
Last I checked, itās over 5 hours delayed, and still hasnāt arrived at the station. Because of this, I wouldnāt have been able to check into my hostel (11pm check-in deadline). I was able to find a few flights to Seattle, but they were very expensive. I also realized that itās still going to be quite hot in Seattle over the coming days. I wanted to enjoy my trip, and I donāt think that would have been possible with the heat.
So, Iām at the airport waiting for a flight home. I got to 3/4 of my destinations, so Iām not too sad, but Seattle was the city I was most excited for. The plane ticket was really pricy too, but I didnāt want to have to find another hostel in Portland. Iām tired.
I got the segment credits back for the last leg of the trip, so the trip isnāt necessarily cancelled from here on out. Just postponed by a week or two Iām not sure where Iāll be going next, since I donāt really feel like doing another round trip cross country trip. If I go to Seattle this summer, itāll be via plane I think.
I feel bad, but I still managed to go cross country, and visit 3 major cities I had never been to. I also met and exchanged info with a lot of cool people.
I didnāt have a window seat on the train to Portland so I didnāt get a ton of photos, but hereās a few. I tried my best with what I was given.
Dang, I am glad you liked Portland, but the heat has been insane in the Pacific Northwest, and continues to be.
It is rarely hot enough in Portland that AC is a necessity, so I am not surprised that the hostel didnāt have it.
I hope you make it to Seattle sometime.
The Oregon coast has been extra busy this weekend (presumably because of the heat) but it has been a lot hotter than usual here too. Yesterday it hit 88F (about 20F higher than normal)
That didnāt sound bad at all, still some great experiences, Some New cities, and a good attitude.
With more travel will come little refinements. next time you will already have some ideas about how to make it even better / easier for yourself.
Trains are a great way to travel, For Long journeys a sleeper carriage can be awesome, as it becomes your transport and accomodation. ( Im not sure if this was available to you.)
Do your day in one city, jump on a train at night,Get rocked to sleep and wake up in a new city / destination is an awesome way to start your day.
Do you carry a powerbank with you?
Charging devices, power backup for emergencies
Does it have a built in torch ( Flashlight ) ?
do you have one of these
Small cheap and light weight, they can be a figuritive lifesaver
I can travel for 4-6 weeks with a just backpack that fits in as cabin baggage that only weighs in at 4.5 - 5kgs (US Conversion ~ 1 x M4 rifle with 3 - 4 x 30 round magazines) so having to carry my bag is not an issue, but if I want more freedom, I would use a storage locker etc.
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Yeah, sadly I got to experience the 116 in the un-airconditioned Union station thatās another reason why my decision to fly home was kinda quick, I couldnāt wait another 6 or so hours there.
I saw that itās cooled down a lot today, but nothing I can do about it now haha.
Also, to add a small update to the last update, I made it home! I napped a bit and took a shower, felt even better than I had imagined it would be.