Purely Canadian: VIA Rail's
transcontinental journey a ride to remember.
Summary
The author describes an unbelievable journey in
which he was traveling from Toronto to Vancouver. VIA Rail Canada gives
passengers an opportunity to cross Canada with comfort and in style. The
traveling on a Canadian train is “not
a train ride – it is a once-in-a-lifetime experience” (Hann, 2014, para. 8).
The author minutely describes meals which passengers
are able to try in the special dining cars. Everything including breakfast,
lunch and dinner is cooked by two chefs at 100 km/h (I suppose literally and
figuratively). All dishes which appear on the menu are the winners of a special
“creation challenge” competition that ran on the VIA Rail website. It seems
that the author was satisfied with his order.
The design of the train reminds me a comfortable
hotel, but instead of a TV, there is a Panorama dome with vast windows and a glass
ceiling. There is no doubt that the author got a fabulous impression on the VIA
Rail train, Canadian.
Article:
Purely Canadian: VIA Rail's
transcontinental journey a ride to remember by Kevin Hann, June 29, 2014. Toronto SUN website.
My opinion:
As a person who got used to traveling by railway, I
was interested by this article. The Canadian
train has become my railway dream. I would love to see the whole of Canada
without, “leaving my cozy sofa.” I guess, only great expenses will stop me. I’m
sure they will. However, people who wish to combine a week journey with
crossing Canada ought to book it with VIA Rail Canada.
Question:
What do you need for having a good time on a long
term journey?
References:
Hann,
K. (2014). Purely Canadian: VIA Rail's transcontinental journey a ride to
remember. Retrieved from http://www.torontosun.com/2014/06/26/purely-canadian-via-rails-transcontinental-journey-a-ride-to-remember
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were retrieved from http://www.torontosun.com/2014/06/26/purely-canadian-via-rails-transcontinental-journey-a-ride-to-remember
I have considered this as a once-in-a-lifetime journey several times. The time of year that I would love to travel is fall. It is cool, leaves are in colour, and you can be comfortable in jeans and a jacket. I would like to have a good conversational traveling companion and, of course, good food! It sounds like their chefs make the journey even more enticing.
ОтветитьУдалитьBeing able to sit back and enjoy the ride is one of the best typse of vacations. Seeing our great nation is a bonus. There is so much to see in Canada. A trip by train would spark interest in returning to areas for a closer look. Maybe its time for me to take a closer look and plan a trip!
Thank you very much for your respond! I see, you are a genuine traveler. I completely agree that the most important part of a journey is a good friend for conversations. On the other side, a good book can be your comrade, as well. And I think, you're right, Canada looks beautiful in October. After your comment, a fever of traveling is bothering me. Maybe, I'll take some trip on the reading week!
УдалитьWhat I need for having a good time during a long term journey is great food and service. I need comfortable sitting and room, great view and the design of the train should be appealing to me. I would need my personal necessities like my phone, laptop, music to listen to, book and etc.
ОтветитьУдалитьI would agree with you, Valerie. The comfort and a great view are important in a journey. And I can't live without music too. However, I would have to disagree with you. A laptop and a cellphone are associated with work for me. I feel nervous and can't relax. On the other hand, you're right, if there is any opportunity for studying and working. Some people have to keep in touch with working even during a journey.
УдалитьI think what I need to have a good time on a long distance journey is an open mind, money and music. If I were to travel by myself, having all those three things will make anything a great trip. If you're travelling by bus, enjoy the view.
ОтветитьУдалитьAs I understood you, you prefer to travel without useless luggage. I think, this is the best way ever to travel. If I have my music, I will enjoy myself even in boring trips. Also, you noted a very important thing. It is very important to have a wallet with money! I would add the having ID))))
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