Dear god, long train ride was long. I guess there was a higher volume of freight traffic than usual, so the trip was 3 hours longer, totaling 23 hours from Edmonton to Winnipeg.
But it was surprisingly comfortable! Lots of legroom, I had 2 seats to myself, plus there was the dome car if I got bored, where could get a better view of the landscape. But I was traveling through saskatchewan, so really there wasn’t much to look at - lots of flat and snow and the occasional elevator. And yeah, I did find it highly amusing being able to travel from one car to the next. I’m a train traveling greenhorn.
I was also surprised at the minimal security for the train. Uh, I kinda missed the boarding announcement, (I was on the cell with my sister in Aussie, ok) So I was the last person on...as in there was no one at the gate, so I just kinda got on the train and sat down. No bag check or anything, I guess I’m just used to flying and their super anal security ways. But I’m not complaining, I find it quite refreshing actually. It’s nice to not get practically stripped searched when traveling.
I was also surprised at the minimal security for the train. Uh, I kinda missed the boarding announcement, (I was on the cell with my sister in Aussie, ok) So I was the last person on...as in there was no one at the gate, so I just kinda got on the train and sat down. No bag check or anything, I guess I’m just used to flying and their super anal security ways. But I’m not complaining, I find it quite refreshing actually. It’s nice to not get practically stripped searched when traveling.
Anyway Winnipeg is cool so far, the hostel is less than romantic, but that’s expected. Festival fun tomorrow!
train. I had two seats, so I made a nest
Train station. MUCH nicer than Edmonton
My room. It smells like a swimming pool. Aha, I guess that means its clean?
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