Re: Stay in Chama, take the morning bus, ride west from Antonito

Hi, Martyn -

As much as John, Roger and I poke fun at each other (see [ngdiscussion.net] and [ngdiscussion.net])
there is one thing that I'm pretty sure we all agree on: the best way to enjoy the C&TS is to stay over-
night in Chama,* ride the morning bus to Antonito - which is a fun trip in its own right, especially in the
morning - and ride the train westbound all the way from Antonito to Chama.   As John and Greg noted
above, this way the enjoyment builds gradually all day instead of a big burst of excitement and then a
slow letdown, and is even more important if you have only one day to ride, and will not be returning for
quite a while.

- Russ

* As noted on another thread, I recommend staying at The Hotel & Shops - it's a nicely refurbished 1930's hotel, directly across the street from the depot - phone 575/756-2416.   Barbara Hogan is a very gracious hostess, and her husband Roger - if you can catch him when he's not out stalking bear, birds, deer, elk and foxes - is the official photographer for the C&TS and can help you find some of those special places to take photos.   For additional advice on where to stay in Chama, see the "Where to Stay" thread starting at [ngdiscussion.net].



Edited 2 time(s). Last edit at 03/31/2013 08:45PM by Russo Loco.