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Published: October 24th 2006
Got up at the crack dawn for our train to Goa. A/C was fully booked so we opted for a second class sleeper carriage. Couldn't be that bad?
There are 6 berths, 3 on either side. We had the top two, up in the Gods. We were up too high to sit up straight and there were ceiling fans between the top berths meaning we couldn't lean over. And it was hot!!! There was a constant stream of chai (tea) and food wallahs parading up and down the train selling a variety of snacks, shouting all of the time. It was also late so we spent happy 15 hours travelling 500ish Km. What do you expect for 4 GBP?
We vowed to book further in advance for the return journey!
Hadn't booked any accomodation for our arrival (due in at 6pm, arrived 10pm) but our fears of sleeping rough disappeared as our helpful taxi driver dropped us off at a cool, clean hotel who were still doing room service. That was the best shower ever!
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the Kenster
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you know how i love trains, (just like yer father!). can yoe take a few close up pics of the loco wheels an maybe a few over all. avid fan xxx