Yet another long day on the road... or on the rails in this case. 11.5 hours from Melbourne to Sydney. And let me be perfectly honest - the trains are not comfortable. The seats don't recline much, there is no wi-fi, and no power sockets. The train was very busy today, probably because of their $45 promotional fares, so from Melbourne to Wagga Wagga (yes it made me giggle too) I had someone next to me. Luckily, another person who should have gotten on on the way didn't, so I could spread out for the rest of the way. Still, glad it's over. Now I have one more marathon train journey to Brisbane, 15 hours, before I can stretch out in business class on Thai Airways.
I think the trips on the Intercity coaches in New Zealand were better because they stopped for refreshment and comfort breaks several times along the way. The train didn't. Also, the coach drivers would give commentary about the area we passed through. Not so on the train. And the scenery was pretty much the same all the way. The sun came out as soon as we left Melbourne though, hmmm...
I'm staying with a lovely gay couple in Sydney. They have offered to show me around a bit tomorrow, and they are really friendly and welcoming. They even know someone in Sweden who is doing a bit of the country life I hope to do, so I'm looking forward to paying them a visit when I get back.
Monday is ANZAC day so I'll have to get up early to attend the service... Well, when in Rome...
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