diff --git a/content/blog/2023/10-28-your-first-train-trip/index.md b/content/blog/2023/10-28-your-first-train-trip/index.md index 7e00796..e16a734 100644 --- a/content/blog/2023/10-28-your-first-train-trip/index.md +++ b/content/blog/2023/10-28-your-first-train-trip/index.md @@ -5,10 +5,12 @@ tags: - trains --- -People at work are more interested than I thought in my taking the train. +To my surprise, +people at work are considering taking the train places. One of them might eventually decide to try it. Here's my advice to you! + Start Small ----------- @@ -43,11 +45,18 @@ and when you get home. That way, if you have a big delay, you're just using your buffer. +If you're delayed overnight, +Amtrak will put you up in a hotel. +But you're not required to rush to the hotel immediately and watch TV! +You can get there whenever you like, +and do some touring. +This is an awesome perk of train travel! + Pack Food -------- -You can buy food on the train, +You can buy meals on the train, but it's not cheap. It's meant to be an upscale dining experience, and the prices reflect it: @@ -70,12 +79,6 @@ new opportunities open up for unplanned exploration. I particularly relish getting stuck in Portland or Chicago: both have big ol' downtown areas full of interesting things. -If you're delayed overnight, -Amtrak will put you up in a hotel. -But you're not required to rush to the hotel immediately and watch TV! -You can get there whenever you like, -and do some touring. - If you have a big suitcase to drag around, exploration before you get to the hotel is not a viable option. And you may find the hotel isn't anywhere interesting. @@ -91,13 +94,5 @@ Chill Out ------- Trains in the US are slow. -You're going to have to just chill out and accept this. -Worrying about whether you'll make it somewhere on time is a good indication that you should be on an airplane. - -I mean, airplanes get delayed a lot, too. -But at least you won't be upset that they move too slowly? -I'm not sure. I'm a pretty chill traveler when I go by air, too. - -But the train is going to force you to chill out. If you can accept this, you'll have a nice time!