If you are standing you need to sit
But if you are sitting, you are at where you need to be
To start off, I am the adventurous type, but economical
I was planning a vacation to Los Angeles by rail
But continue to follow me throughout the trail
I called Amtrak to see how much a compartment would cost, but remember this was in 1983
Boy did I get a price surprise!
The Amtrak Travel Agent asked me if I was standing
I told the Travel Agent I am standing across going across country
The Travel Agent later stated, it’s not for your trip, but at the present state
Now that I can relate
I told the lady I was standing, but was informed, I need to sit for this
The round trip compartment fare in 1983 was $1,100
I responded, that can’t be the price as I am getting the entire car
But that wasn’t the case as it was the distance
One Room with a private toilet
Later I responded, the only thing cheaper was coach
I guess I would have to hop aboard a Freight train and travel low class in a caboose
Perhaps jump on a back of a moose
At that time, at least I was still in my youth
The train sounded too much
I figured, I may have to gallop on a horse
Of course Of course
I do know how to ride a horse
But that would take even longer
Well the Hound bus won out
The round trip fare was $99.00 in 1983
I did travel to Los Angeles being my route
There you have it, a railing thought being the highway end
However I was asked why didn’t I fly?
My question was simply why?
It was Cross Country with scenery to see
It was captivation scenery that had me
There you have my past vacation flow
I put you in the know
But for now, it’s time for me too go.