All aboard!! Off we go again so get a window seat, some snacks, a good book for those evening hours, your neck pillow and a comfy throw. Next stop,Tucson, Arizona where the West was and still is the very heart of cowboy country. We’ve just caught the Texas Eagle and boarded at 10:00 P.M. so we’ll be able to catch some much-needed rest after a full day exploring Downtown Los Angeles. This leg of our southern journey will take us approximately 9 and 1/2 hours. Despite it being nightime many of the towns/cities we’ll pass through as we make our way across California will be visible, given the areas are heavily populated, and the light they throw makes it appear as if we’re going through them in the middle of the day. One of the first cities we come to as we travel East is, no kidding, Ontario, and it is apparently named after our Province. Its name is the only thing it has in common with its namesake. We stopped there for an hour once, and the heat at 12:00 A.M. and the Palm Trees lining the streets make it quite clear that this is not in Canada. Next up, Palm Springs, and it’s a shame that we have to pass through at night because I’d love to get a look at this famous piece of real estate. As it was I didn’t see any stars hanging around the station as we passed it.