Between the both of us, Jimmy and I have ridden trains in 3rd world countries, traveled hours in a dug-out canoe on the Amazon and ridden in rickety 2-seater airplanes...that was before marriage, and before kids! Kids change everything - before we'd be up for anything and everything. We've become exhausted, germ-conscious people in a matter of 5 years. Therefore, you will be able to see from the pictures which train ride we preferred!
Back in July we had our first round-trip Indian train ride. The first one was very pleasant. The second, an overnight sleeper train was not as pleasant. Maybe it was because we were supposed to have 3 bunks, but only got two. Or maybe it was because we were the bunk right by the exit and bathroom, so everyone passed us all night to use the restroom. Or maybe because the bathrooms smelled so "lovely". But mostly trying to sleep in a bunk with two children stretched out, leaving me no room, made for a very restless sleep. It was an experience though!
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1st train ride: Early morning, coffee, breakfast served, coffee again, nice large seats, ac, very enjoyable train ride.
Return trip: After 3 hours in a car, 4 hours on a plane, we arrive at the train station late at night. As I took this picture we were lost in a sea of people, trying to find our train, with two children and luggage. We were standing out like a sore thumb. It's blazing hot and humid. Not fun.
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Finally, found our train, and our bunk. The kids were ecstatic! This was such an adventure for them.
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The adults....not so much. His face sums up how we feel about the next 6 hours sharing a toddler sized bunk bed between the four of us. See the man photobombing Jimmy? He's waiting for the bathroom.
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| But, we are glad to be on our last leg home and ready to get some shut eye! |
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| Or maybe not. I had less than half of the toddler bunk to try and sleep in. Oh well. It made for fun pictures! |
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