The California Zephyr route took us through the wilderness, from the Rockies of Colorado to California’s Sierra Nevada mountains. Zooming in as much as my camera lens allowed didn’t satisfy my craving to get closer. A pair of binoculars would have been perfect.
It’s not every day you get the chance to roll through the wild American West.
From Illinois through Iowa, Nebraska, Colorado, Utah, and Nevada to California’s Bay Area, the lands we passed through are home to a variety of wildlife: birds such as eagles, hawks, geese, and herons; bighorn sheep; antelope; coyotes; and even moose. I think I would have been able to spot some of these animals if I’d had a closer look. Missing this opportunity to see wildlife was my biggest regret of the trip.
Without my towel, toiletries, and noisy activities, I would have easily been able to pack my iPad. But even with the extra items I didn’t need, binoculars would have been easy to fit into my backpack, suitcase, or possibly my pocket.
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