tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post1230432479707730291..comments2024-03-11T03:36:53.787-07:00Comments on TravelnWrite: Riding the Rails ~ On the 6:20 to Tuscany. . .Jackie and Joel Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-91867138027864838962018-06-03T06:28:26.461-07:002018-06-03T06:28:26.461-07:00Glad you enjoyed the post! Thanks for commenting. ...Glad you enjoyed the post! Thanks for commenting. Hope to see you back again!Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-31734920613459091602018-05-31T09:41:04.231-07:002018-05-31T09:41:04.231-07:00Aaah Italy..I miss traveling in Europe..always nic...Aaah Italy..I miss traveling in Europe..always nice!Indah Nuria Savitrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09951039369516873570noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-66103564392153820672018-05-29T21:44:44.637-07:002018-05-29T21:44:44.637-07:00I was a wreck, but it worked so guess we've ta...I was a wreck, but it worked so guess we've taken another leap across that 'digital divide' and lived to tell the story, so perhaps we'll try it again (I still prefer paper!)Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-13854451126782380082018-05-29T21:38:42.302-07:002018-05-29T21:38:42.302-07:00We, being techno dinos, also have one phone so bot...We, being techno dinos, also have one phone so both tickets were on one and we had to be able to show them both. We were so slow at the turnstiles that the nice 'train woman' glanced at the phone and waved us through!Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-68286701307018343792018-05-29T21:37:37.972-07:002018-05-29T21:37:37.972-07:00Those trains do generate experiences and memories,...Those trains do generate experiences and memories, don't they? Thanks for stopping by!Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-9187465336697862762018-05-29T21:36:56.664-07:002018-05-29T21:36:56.664-07:00Thank you for hosting it!Thank you for hosting it!Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-87782269243450191962018-05-29T13:02:32.918-07:002018-05-29T13:02:32.918-07:00For most of us who hail from North America and are...For most of us who hail from North America and are used to driving everywhere, learning how to use the train, metro and bus systems in Europe and other parts of the world is a big learning curve! But I'm with you - it's so much more fun to see the countryside outside your window on a train than by flying. I've done the same thing you've done with checking and re-checking my digital tickets and I still like the old-school comfort of having that paper ticket in my hand! Anita @ NoParticularPlaceToGohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14704807316472380660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-10336812339001190922018-05-24T18:51:27.022-07:002018-05-24T18:51:27.022-07:00https://www.greeka.com/greece-travel/trains/https://www.greeka.com/greece-travel/trains/Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-18442109278421365082018-05-20T13:07:28.602-07:002018-05-20T13:07:28.602-07:00I totally cracked up at the checking and uncheckin...I totally cracked up at the checking and unchecking of the phone part. I did that the first time too, it makes you nervous..like what if it doesn't work ! :-) . I love train travel too and it is very common in Spain. Hope you're having fun on your travels.Kemkemhttps://nextbiteoflfe.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-31034878764862355492018-05-19T16:48:19.347-07:002018-05-19T16:48:19.347-07:00I too love train travel in Europe. I am impressed ...I too love train travel in Europe. I am impressed with the photos you managed to get out the window too! Your article brought back a lot of memories of my own train experiences. :-)Marilyn Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14926341718489717582noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-52024224293788866922018-05-18T09:16:47.487-07:002018-05-18T09:16:47.487-07:00The trains in Italy are so much fun! I can relate ...The trains in Italy are so much fun! I can relate to your excitement. I've ridden the Leonardo Express, too. It's so easy to travel around Italy on trains. I didn't realize Greece lacks this kind of transportation. Sharonhttp://exploringrworld.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-55896868538504412152018-05-17T05:28:55.986-07:002018-05-17T05:28:55.986-07:00Thank you for sharing with us at https://image-in-...Thank you for sharing with us at https://image-in-ing.blogspot.com/2018/05/opa.htmlNCSuehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17617227847364562989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-78969971957876558782018-05-16T21:54:26.319-07:002018-05-16T21:54:26.319-07:00I hear you on the speed. I deleted a dozen photos...I hear you on the speed. I deleted a dozen photos or more that were nothing more than a blur through the window. . .and on one segment, a very dirty window as well! We have found that even though comfortable with driving in Europe it usually keeps both of us focused on the road, directional signs and traffic so this way we can both enjoy the ride and scenery! Thanks for the thoughtful comment, Suzanne!<br />Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-27474551880783236802018-05-16T21:51:24.608-07:002018-05-16T21:51:24.608-07:00Oh White Rock!! We saw it when we rode the train ...Oh White Rock!! We saw it when we rode the train to Vancouver and the place enchanted me. I always vowed to return and didn't get it done before we headed to Greece. I suspect we will be back one day and I'll get there yet!! Thanks for the comment, Kay!Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-3704885682364731722018-05-16T21:50:08.748-07:002018-05-16T21:50:08.748-07:00Those places spotted from train windows are like m...Those places spotted from train windows are like magnets aren't they? I even like the graffiti that seems to cover every building on the train's approaches to towns! Thanks for commenting Karen!Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-81718102474107100742018-05-16T21:49:02.157-07:002018-05-16T21:49:02.157-07:00Oh we love those Spanish trains as well and used t...Oh we love those Spanish trains as well and used them often on our last trip there. Will link up this week per our earlier 'conversation' See you soon!Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-81438007397504230402018-05-16T21:48:00.780-07:002018-05-16T21:48:00.780-07:00I hope you catch that dream one of these days - th...I hope you catch that dream one of these days - the experience is amazing! Thanks for commenting this week!!Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-84834740960398756192018-05-16T21:47:24.444-07:002018-05-16T21:47:24.444-07:00Glad to know others share our love for riding the ...Glad to know others share our love for riding the rails! Hope you'll be back often!Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-72246423383267968822018-05-16T21:46:51.898-07:002018-05-16T21:46:51.898-07:00So glad you enjoyed this Latane and so happy to ha...So glad you enjoyed this Latane and so happy to have you among our followers. Next week we are off to Florence so glad to have you along with us!! JackieJackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-92163108959348643222018-05-16T21:45:34.161-07:002018-05-16T21:45:34.161-07:00Love that neighborhood and it is an easy and strai...Love that neighborhood and it is an easy and straight shot walk to the Spanish Steps and Trevi Fountain from there. It does still feel civilized to travel by train, doesn't it? Thanks for stopping by this week! J.Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-3975683215254204882018-05-16T11:15:20.294-07:002018-05-16T11:15:20.294-07:00In Europe, choosing train travel over short haul p...In Europe, choosing train travel over short haul plane flights are a no brainer. We visited Italy for 2 weeks in April. Our travel was by tour bus, but had we been traveling independently, I'm sure we would have opted for the train as we have on other trips. The only down side to the train is, especially on the new fast routes in Europe, the train tracks are often lower than the countryside, so the view is obscured. They also go so fast (compared to good OLD Amtrak), that what scenery there is, is often a blur. Still, it's definitely the way to go if the thought of driving in a new country is worrisome. Suzanne Fluhrhttp://www.boomeresque.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-22826656090083582392018-05-16T10:30:44.245-07:002018-05-16T10:30:44.245-07:00I love that you quoted Agatha Christie here. Her &...I love that you quoted Agatha Christie here. Her "Murder on the Orient Express" comes to mind. And I love train travel. I'm with you on the lack of trains on the Wet Coast...I used to live in White Rock, BC, when young boys loved to put down pennies to flatten on the tracks. Fishing from the trestle was a favourite (but dangerous) pastime for those same boys. Have you ever read "The Old Patagonian Express"? Now that was a train trip!<br />Thanks for sharing your photos, prompting so many memories.<br />Kay<br />An Unfittie's Guide to Adventurous TravelKay L. Davieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09966266404058177742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-71291576832343682192018-05-16T08:25:58.016-07:002018-05-16T08:25:58.016-07:00I always try to take a train trip or two when I go...I always try to take a train trip or two when I go to Italy, or anywhere else for that matter. I agree with you about looking out of the window - I've sometimes gone back to find a place that I've spotted from a train!Karen Warrenhttps://www.worldwidewriter.co.uknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-55103771338591667272018-05-15T12:54:27.136-07:002018-05-15T12:54:27.136-07:00Hi Jackie. I love traveling by train in Europe. I&...Hi Jackie. I love traveling by train in Europe. I've done quite a bit of train travel in Spain. The Algarve in Portugal also has a great train system, which makes it easy to day trip. Thanks for linking up this week. #TPThursday Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14262935961818183355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-53534206773769214882018-05-15T12:06:39.097-07:002018-05-15T12:06:39.097-07:00My dream is to travel Europe by train!
Worth a Th...My dream is to travel Europe by train!<br /><br /><a href="http://calrat.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Worth a Thousand Words</a>Photo Cachehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17734663922538063553noreply@blogger.com