And home again

[dagibbs]

Safely home.

I really like the lack of stupid security hassle for the train. But, I'm not sure otherwise -- the amount of motion is just on the edge of not-quite-too-much for me to be able to read, whether a book or a screen. More space, and less stay-in-your-seat hassle was also nice, though.

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[scuddycat.livejournal.com]

I find the train quite comfortable for shorter haul travel. No security hassles as you have pointed out. Reading isn't a problem for me. Sleeping on the other hand, not so easy, hence my qualification about shorter haul :)

[dagibbs.livejournal.com]

I think I could probably dose on the train about as well as on a plane. But I find the plane wins out on speed as the distances get longer. I wouldn't want to take the train to Vancouver, for example. So, yep, short haul.

[beable]

I've done it once (Vancouver to Toronto).

It was for the experience of riding the Canadian, and also the whole watching Canada roll by thing. They slowed the train quite a bit in the rockies so we could gawk out the window car, and the stopover in Jasper was long enough to get out an enjoy walking around for awhile (as opposed to most other stops which were mostly in the 30-40 min range or less).

I enjoyed doing so, and I had purchased a sleeper car ticket so I had a proper place to sleep and all meals included, but I will admit that by the 3rd day, I was a little trained out.

If I did it again then I would do so expecting to stop for a couple of days in Edmonton or Winnipeg (I have cousins in both cities).

I'm not sure if I would though, I think I am more sensitive to motion now then I was at the time. I cant read in cars or busses. I can read on trains when reading e-books or crisp hardcovers (nor so much battered faded paperbacks) and I can sometimes read on planes.

[mycrazyhair.livejournal.com]

Thanks for stopping by. It was lovely to see you. Sorry I missed you in the morning. As predicted, I woke at 6, but then I said, "To heck with that!" and rolled over and went back to sleep.

[dagibbs.livejournal.com]

So far, I've actually found I can generally read fine on planes, it is a bit iffy on trains, and not ok at all on cars or buses.

[dagibbs.livejournal.com]

You're welcome, was lovely to see you, too. And thanks again for the couch to sleep on.

Perfectly understand the rolling-over.