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99 Bank Toastmasters, Ottawa, Canada99 Bank Toastmasters, Ottawa, Canada

DecemberDecember 2, 20092, 2009

Jim Taggart, ATMJim Taggart, ATM--BB

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IntroductionIntroduction

• Share with you highlights of May 200811,000 km train trip

• Show variety of photos – people & scenery

• (Hopefully) convince you that train travel’snot dead

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All Aboard!

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ChicagoGolden Mile

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Sears Tower

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Lake Michigan(from Sears Tower)

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Chicago River

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Lounge Car

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Trinidad, New MexicoSex change capital of North America

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Grand Canyon, South RimWatch Tower

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San DiegoAmtrak Station

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San Diego Zoo

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San Diego Zoo

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Old Town, San Diego

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USS Midway

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Old Town, San DiegoJim’s new friend, Pedro

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Alcatraz

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Warden’s BuildingAlcatraz

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San Francisco

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Golden Gate & Presidio

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Jim hurtling over Golden Gate

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San Francisco(from Haight Ashbury,St. Mary Maytag Church)

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Nevada

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Colorado

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Why the Train?

- See more sights- Meet people- Time to reflect- No car hassles- Very safe

Be sureto journal!

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Don’t delay!

Plan a train trip