When I was a college student, my main transport home was Amtrak, from 30th Street Station to Harrisburg, PA, where my family would pick me up. A quick two hour ride through Pennsylvania countryside and I could be at home. And, the biggest bonus: my family didn’t have to drive into Philadelphia traffic (they still don’t like to do that!).
Although I occasionally take the train to NY, DC, or even once to Williamsburg, VA for work, I don’t think I’ve taken it to Harrisburg since college. It’s usually quicker and more convenient for me to drive. But, tomorrow, I am heading home for a baby shower for my brother and sister-in-law and the next day my sister Abby was planning to come visit me anyway. So, I’m loading up with work and my laptop and catching the midday train to Harrisburg. I might even pay the extra six bucks to get a reserved seat in business class.
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I have never been on a train. I should do this at some point you know.
Comment by mb — 6/15/2005 @ 3:44 pm
It’s not the most exciting way to travel, but you get to see a lot and you don’t have to deal with any of the traffic. I like it on occasion.
Of course, Amtrak may not be around for too much longer.
Comment by christiana — 6/15/2005 @ 3:53 pm
I would so do Amtrak if they had wireless Internet on the trains.
GFM
Comment by Geof F. Morris — 6/15/2005 @ 9:20 pm
Oh, I love the train….
How was the shower?
Comment by Lara — 6/17/2005 @ 4:48 pm
the shower was great, lara. it’s still a little hard to imagine my brther as a dad–i mean, he’s great with kids, but, he’s mike!
i had a great day with your mom and dad on Saturday at their final garage sale. i got a mother of a sunburn though.
Comment by christiana — 6/20/2005 @ 8:07 am
Heh. That’s how I felt about Toby being a dad, too.
I wasn’t able to connect with them yesterday on the phone… did everything get sold?
Comment by Lara — 6/20/2005 @ 11:12 am