Train travel has always been a very exhilarating experience.However over the years, it’s become boring mainly due to being caged in the Air conditioned compartments that give very little view of the outside world, sans the fresh air and the noisy surroundings. Travel time is spent mostly with books or sleep in state-owned rugs or the odd chat with the co-passenger.
A last minute trip gave me an opportunity to relive the growing up days. Call it ill luck or providence I was left with no choice but travel by Sleeper Class or Second Class as we always knew it.
From the moment I boarded the train, I never regretted having this chance of going Second Class, I felt earthly sitting in the train amidst the cackle of the vendors and the chatter of co passengers.My daughter was mighty pleased with the view from the window, the refreshing breeze that cut the rocking and the crackling of the train.
The trees seemed to be disciplined in their line formation and were passing at intermittent intervals. The greenery was all encompassing.
I reveled silently in the verdancy and felt at peace gazing out of the window continuously. It was the perfect way to unwind away from the hustle and bustle of living in a choked metropolis.
The tranquility was amazing and it was intermission time with nightfall.
I woke up to the first ray of sunlight cutting through the glass window and soon continued to relish the chill in the air.Couple of hours after dawn we reached our destination and the world soon turned concrete.
I am yearning for more of this pleasure which had nothing “second class” stamped on it.
An experience that surely reflects my way of life – Down to earth Simple…!
