Trains are my preferred method for long distance travel. It is much nicer, much more relaxing than sitting in a stupid car. I love watching out of the window. I love watching the landscape passing by. And I love train conversations with your fellow travelers. I had a lot of them over the years. Some interesting ones, some generic ones, but never a boring one.
But one ride will stay in my memory forever. It was a few years ago. I was about 25 years old back then. I booked one seat next to the window, the place next to me stayed empty. No reservation, nothing. A few stops later she showed up. She politely asked me if the place next to mine was free. I quickly put away the stuff I dumped onto the empty chair and offered her the seat. I did that through nodding with my head. I was unable to speak. Damn it, she was a gorgeous, a damn fucking hot 29 year old.