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Georgetown Loop Railroad passes over a beautiful river and offers mountain views and a panorama of the valley. We were in the Presidential car, which was more enclosed than the other cars. It was a bit chilly, so we were glad to have closed windows. Other days, I think the cheaper parlor cars offer a better view. Our ride included snacks of fruit, cheese, crackers, chocolates and a chocolate mousse. Beer and wine is also available for purchase. We chose to take a tour of the Everett mine. The leader did a great job helping us understand the experiences of a mine worker. It was a little scary, because the mine is narrow and the lighting dim. Afterwards, they showed us how to pan for gold. The mine tour included a light lunch of hot dogs and chips. Then, we took the train back. It was Mother's Day and every lady left with two roses and a mug.
We visited downtown Georgetown, which has many Victorian era homes and a main street with a good selection of restaurants. Most of the stores were closed, because it was Sunday. It was a great little town to visit. We particularly enjoyed the local chocolate maker. We bought two boxes - a milk chocolate with chai spices and a white chocolate with saffron, fennel, rose and sea salt.
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| The river and train bridge in distance |
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| The mine - they close the door when you are inside. Yikes! |
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| They gave us three different mousses |
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| The view from the train |
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| The cute town of Georgetown. That's the police station |
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