Day 19.5 - Train Train
May. 18th, 2024 02:48 pm![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
bigmogBefore I get too far along, I wanted to post also about the train trip. It's over 10 hours by train from Budapest to Warsaw and as much as I like trains, that's a long ride. Instead I got a sleeper cabin on an overnight train. That way I can save a bit on hotel accommodations plus get an extra day of sightseeing instead of traveling.
Actually it's more like half a day since I didn't really sleep that well on the train. Usually the rhythm of the tracks is quite soothing and relaxing. In this case however, the bed was barely big enough for me and the mattress too thin for a side sleeper. Also, the train itself made some frequent loud noises and I only realized that I brought earplugs after the 3rd rude awakening.
Despite my poor sleep, I'm glad that overnight trains are still running. I read that cheap airfare and COVID concerns all but killed off sleeper trains. However, they appeal especially to families. Parents and kids share a cabin and they don't have to worry about baggage fees, airport security, or expensive parking. Maybe as a solo traveler I should just fly but I have a rail pass and I need to get the value out of it.
Actually it's more like half a day since I didn't really sleep that well on the train. Usually the rhythm of the tracks is quite soothing and relaxing. In this case however, the bed was barely big enough for me and the mattress too thin for a side sleeper. Also, the train itself made some frequent loud noises and I only realized that I brought earplugs after the 3rd rude awakening.
Despite my poor sleep, I'm glad that overnight trains are still running. I read that cheap airfare and COVID concerns all but killed off sleeper trains. However, they appeal especially to families. Parents and kids share a cabin and they don't have to worry about baggage fees, airport security, or expensive parking. Maybe as a solo traveler I should just fly but I have a rail pass and I need to get the value out of it.