Trains Rule, Planes Drool!

We have decided that any future travels will involve trains as much as possible. If you list all the bonuses of trains you may agree with us.

1. The fare is the fare! No extra baggage fees, 10% charge for Ethan, overweight charges, baggage limits, etc.

2. You can pack pretty much what ever you want!

3. We can roll our stroller on board so Ethan can sleep in it! No holding him in our laps.

4. Duration is possibly less than flying time. If you think about it, you have to show up at the airport at least 90 min before departure, go through security, passport control, board the aircraft, wait for the aircraft to depart, land, go through passport control, wait for baggage, change planes or try and get to your final destination. With the train, you show up at least 30 min before, board the train, put your luggage with you, hopefully find the “family compartment”, enjoy a movie/dinner, then arrive at your destination which is most likely across from your hotel (if you plan it like I do!)

5. The journey is smooth sailing. No turbulence, just a bit of rocking, which keeps Ethan asleep!

6. If Ethan is awake, he can move about freely. No kicking the back of seats.

7. Better views!

8. We can both use our computers and charge them too.

9. If you are a super planner like I am, you can get amazing deals! Our journey from Frankfurt to Paris only cost us £39.50!!

10. You arrive ON TIME!

All in all, trains are the preferred mode of transportation in the Harrison-Helin household! Now…how about that journey through Canada for our honeymoon!