Comments on: 30 hours in Platskartny: Part 2- Journey

By: Eleven hours North | Final Transit

Eleven hours North | Final Transit — Sun, 24 Apr 2011 11:58:41 +0000

[...] the end of April and there is still snow…Each time the bus stopped for five minute breaks, smokers spilled out of the bus holding cigarettes and lighters in their hands, a scene that reminded me of Donald duck cartoons [...]

By: Priyank

Priyank — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 17:57:21 +0000

Thanks GV! The tea was good.

By: Anna

Anna — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 04:17:05 +0000

Things were okay in Aurora, Priyank. Tell you the truth I didn’t even know what was going on, me and Matthew took afternoon sleep, lol. But apparently, not far away from us in Newmarket some got nipped by the strong winds. I think its time to start thinking about underground shelter, lol, seems like there is no real weather pattern lately, so we can be surprised with anything these days. Glad all is good! Anna

By: Gauri

Gauri — Sat, 22 Aug 2009 16:56:14 +0000

wow priyank! that is a lovely post about your journey and that cup of chai looks good

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30 hours in Platskartny: Part 1- Departure » Final Transit : Travel Blog — Sat, 22 Aug 2009 02:35:46 +0000

[...] Me ← Toronto Tuesday 01.28 : Older post Newer post : 30 hours in Platskartny: Part 2- Journey [...]

By: Priyank

Priyank — Sat, 22 Aug 2009 02:25:52 +0000

Hellooo Raluca! Welcome welcome and I am delighted to hear from you.

Yeah I finally reached Russia and will write everything about it for next couple of months, there is lots to tell. Have you been there? I am not sure.

I found people very helpful more or less, they may not smile or talk sweetly, but their acts are kind. Only one or two times I had insignificant bad experiences. I am really intrigued by contrasting behavior they display.

By: Priyank

Priyank — Sat, 22 Aug 2009 02:21:50 +0000

Hii Oana (I refrain from using other loving adjectives here),
You know what, I never observed, but as far as I remember, smoking on train stations is illegal in India, but I am not sure sine in Mumbai the stations are always crowded and nobody will dare smoke. Also per capita smoking is quite low compared to what I saw in Russia and your story from Romania. Oh I remember sitting on the compartment steps – in the unreserved coach (3rd class in India) such spots are very precious and people will run to grab them. I have romantic memories on the stairs too – but without guitar, smokes and babes. Your stories are more than welcome! I’ll make a correction to the first class, it is indeed 2 people.

By: Priyank

Priyank — Sat, 22 Aug 2009 02:16:46 +0000

Hi Anna!!
Oh you are wonderful. You brought memories to me too, about jumping through the window and “catching” seats for the elders. It was a fun task and I did it only when I visited my grandparents place in summer vacation which was in rural areas. In Mumbai (whereI grew up) there was no such shortcut system…LOL Really, I agree, no parent would consider doing it these days. It was fun indeed to travel shoulder to shoulder with other other passengers in crowded trains! Thanks for the smiles. Perhaps this revisiting of memories could make a good post for your story blob blog.

By: Priyank

Priyank — Sat, 22 Aug 2009 02:03:02 +0000

Thanks Janit for the comment and welcome to my blog. This coach is comparable to AC 2 sleeper coach in Indian railways, I think they are very similar. IR’s Second class sleeper is not possible in Russia since you just can’t leave the windows open in snow (hence not comparable).

By: Priyank

Priyank — Sat, 22 Aug 2009 01:53:47 +0000

Hi Anna,
I’m safe, thankfully little damage in downtown Toronto. Thanks so much for asking! How are things over in Aurora?