• I like Trains

    July 26, 2023 in Italy ⋅ ☀️ 70 °F

    The ticket guy was mystified.

    "One ticket to Venice" I said in something like Italian.

    "Ok"

    "What time does it depart?"

    "9:03"

    "There is one at 8:33, no?"

    "Yes. It stops at all stations."

    "Both trains arrive Venice at the same time?"

    "Si"

    "The slow train, please."

    [He looks at me over his glasses] "okaaaaay" (you crazy foreigner)

    I figure I might as well enjoy the views vs. sitting at the station. And it saved me 20€.
    And they arrive within 5 minutes of each other.
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