Comments on: The Railways Move in Mysterious Ways … but they move http://pollyannapenguin.wordpress.com/2009/12/02/the-railways-move-in-mysterious-ways-but-they-move/ This is a blog about me, my recently diagnosed rheumatoid arthritis and my struggles to stay positive about it! Fri, 14 Jun 2013 09:24:15 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ By: Wren http://pollyannapenguin.wordpress.com/2009/12/02/the-railways-move-in-mysterious-ways-but-they-move/#comment-705 Wed, 09 Dec 2009 03:42:26 +0000 http://pollyannapenguin.wordpress.com/?p=541#comment-705 Perhaps if I’d grown up with trains as a normal mode of transportation, I’d be less enamoured of them, Polly. But since I didn’t, I enjoyed them. I did make some mistakes — got on the wrong train, once, and had to be set right by a very nice conductor — and there were times when the rush from one platform to another was very unpleasant, but overall my experience was a good one. It would be nice to be able to take a train instead of drive when the journey is less than 100 miles.

]]> By: pollyannapenguin http://pollyannapenguin.wordpress.com/2009/12/02/the-railways-move-in-mysterious-ways-but-they-move/#comment-698 Sun, 06 Dec 2009 18:01:59 +0000 http://pollyannapenguin.wordpress.com/?p=541#comment-698 It was a wonderful trip – I know I haven’t said much about the visit itself, but it was mostly catching up after four or five years and it was mostly very personal! I did feel like I was writing one of those eight-year-old ‘my holiday’ stories though; the ones that start with ‘I got up at 5.00a.m ’cause I was exited’ and then detail breakfast, train times etc. etc., say ‘I had a nice holiday’ and then detail all the train times on the way back!

Wren, I really can’t imagine missing trains! You do get some great views, but the hassle in between at the stations is just TOOO much. ;o) I’ve never been to Ireland either … it’s on the list …
Maggie, I DID write and complain – yet to get a response. They’re probably hoping I’ll go away but I can be quite persistent when I want to!

]]> By: Helen http://pollyannapenguin.wordpress.com/2009/12/02/the-railways-move-in-mysterious-ways-but-they-move/#comment-697 Thu, 03 Dec 2009 19:58:05 +0000 http://pollyannapenguin.wordpress.com/?p=541#comment-697 Sounds like a wonderful trip overall, despite the travel frustrations.

I’m glad you enjoyed it. It was lovely to read about!

]]> By: Maggie http://pollyannapenguin.wordpress.com/2009/12/02/the-railways-move-in-mysterious-ways-but-they-move/#comment-696 Thu, 03 Dec 2009 08:11:34 +0000 http://pollyannapenguin.wordpress.com/?p=541#comment-696 Hmm, if that was me I would write and complain. I have in the past and ended up getting a complementary travel voucher.

Still, I’m glad you had a good time and mostly good journeys. I look forward to seeing you in another 5 or 6 years when you next do the trip ;o)

]]> By: Wren http://pollyannapenguin.wordpress.com/2009/12/02/the-railways-move-in-mysterious-ways-but-they-move/#comment-695 Wed, 02 Dec 2009 23:08:12 +0000 http://pollyannapenguin.wordpress.com/?p=541#comment-695 It sounds like it was a wonderful trip, Polly, even with the discomforts here and there. One of the things I liked best about living in Germany was the opportunity to take the train when traveling. I absolutely loved it, and there’s just nothing comparable here in the Western part of the U.S. I miss them.

And what a wonderful trip! I’ve also always wanted to visit Wales (and Scotland, and Cornwall, and Northern Ireland, and the Irish Republic… I don’t want much, do I) so reading your account of your journey was almost like being there. OK, not really. But close!

Gorgeous photo of the Beacons, too. Makes my mouth water, it does.

Glad you’re back home, safe and sound, and none the worse for wear.

]]> By: WarmSocks http://pollyannapenguin.wordpress.com/2009/12/02/the-railways-move-in-mysterious-ways-but-they-move/#comment-694 Wed, 02 Dec 2009 21:55:57 +0000 http://pollyannapenguin.wordpress.com/?p=541#comment-694 Welcome home. I enjoyed hearing about your trip.

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