In Klamath Falls, we also got to see perhaps the only geothermally heated brewery, which uses geothermal energy for part of the fermenting process. The students tell me the root beer is excellent! Thanks to my father, Ken Hay, for this image. He and his coworker, John Bellon, are superintendents of city parks in Klamath Falls. They spoke with us about challenges in getting funding for municipal usage of geothermal energy and insulating the trees from geothermally heated sidewalks (otherwise they might bloom in the winter).
The students wish there was an exercise room on the train. Instead, they take the long stop opportunity in San Jose to catch some sun and get activity. 
Here, Sarah relaxes in the Parlor Car and watches the scenery near San Francisco.
The group found wi-fi and games in the Parlor Car also. Last night we were served chocolate when we got on the train; today, sparkling cider!
There was much excitement (and I mean super hyper, getting in touch with their child-sides!) as the train pulled into the Klamath Falls station. Most of the students have never traveled on the train via "sleeper car" before. As soon as we got on the train, they were out like a light (well most of them). A gentleman named Alan who is on the train with us (and a former teacher) says that he loves the "life" my students bring to the train. After conversing with some of them, he told me they are wonderful people.
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