Over the past month I've done a fair bit of traveling. Between the 20th and the 29th of June I was in Romania. Got there by plane and traveled to a few different places there by train. We also hopped in and out of taxis. And over the past week I've gone from home to Southend to Portsmouth and back home. With some brief time in the car whilst at each. And I've decided on my favorite mode of transport. The train! Argue if you wish but I really do think it's the best way to travel.
Reason 1 - There is no terrifying take off like with a plane.
Reason 2 - From what I gather of everyone moaning about insurance and paying for petrol, it's a relatively cheap way to travel. And if you're going by train rather than car you don't get asked to give people lifts, bonus!
Reason 3 - You can chill out on the train. I for one can sit and read or write on a train but I couldnt in a car or on the bus because it'd make me feel sick. And I wouldn't do that on a plane because I'd be too busy worrying about stuff I don't need to worry about. Like dying.
Reason 4 - In fairness, they're pretty good. People moan about them being late or cramped (on the tube particularly) but really they're a good transport system. They're generally pretty reliable and clean with nice staff. I don't see why people go on about how awful the train system is in this country.
Reason 5 - (and this is the best argument) Trains are more amusing. Whether it's loud but hilarious men talking on your way to Portsmouth or funny looking man opposite you on the tube there's generally something to amuse you on a train journey. And to help prove my point I give you a picture I took on my way home from Luton. What I want to know is, where's cup B got to?
