Window seat
It can be a train, long distance bus or even a flight journey. But my preference has always remained the same in the past 30 years – Window seat. Somehow I am never tired of watching this world whizzing past me.
Till very recently that pleasure was denied while commuting to office, for I had to ride my bike. The glad news is that has been taken care now for the most part. Most of my daily office commute happens in the first class coach of our suburban train. Needless to say I’m enjoying it to the core. I specifically took a first class season ticket so that the probability of seeing the world through my window seat is more there.
On the other hand, it makes economic sense too. If I’d to commute the entire distance in my two-wheeler, I had to shell out about 1000 bucks per month - three much more than what I pay for my season ticket. Not to mention, the shoulder pain, back pain, stress, irritated mood, risks of injury that come along as freebies with bike rides.
For now, there’s nothing like a window seat journey - it’s sheer bliss.
For those who have a grumpy boss - chances are, your boss is riding his two-wheeler or worse, coming in his own car. Ask him to take a train if possible, my hunch is it will make your life much better at work!
February 23rd, 2007 at 1:13 am
Window seat is my fav too.
February 23rd, 2007 at 3:07 am
PK…
During one of our IRFCA meetings, a fellow railfan Ranganath complemented the window… He said that “The window of a train offers more channels than a TV can offer”… Its true….
February 23rd, 2007 at 3:24 am
Window seat is my favourite too!, but i have to be satisfied with the buses plying around. Awaiting the days of a train in CBE
February 23rd, 2007 at 6:41 am
so totally agree with you
nothing like a window seat
and it is all the more better in a train
yep, but i enjoy the view from bus too, and also from pillion
February 23rd, 2007 at 8:05 am
There is nothing like sitting closer to the window on a rainy day in a long distance train and watching the happenings through the window. Window seats in local electric train is a pleasure. I have done it for years to avoid the traffic and pollution. Because you said that you are travelling by first class compartment, do you still have those so-called ineligible railway staff travelling in the first class. They mess the first class. In the name of union, and keeping the pass visible on their pocket they get in and do not allow the regular passengers to travel in comfort. 90 per cent of those railway staff are not eligible to travel by first class compartment at all. Only the top executives are allowed. I do not know whether Southern Railway has done something towards it. The best part is they all disappear when there is a checking squad operating in the line.
February 23rd, 2007 at 8:22 am
I love window seat in air,bus and train..it’s how you take in the world around you.
And because it’s the best seat in the house, the one with the most captivating view.
Another advantage is nobody will disturb u when u fall asleep if they need to go to the toilet.:)
On the other hand, you are likely to disturb others when you attend to your own ablutions. :):):)
February 23rd, 2007 at 5:45 pm
One should sit at the window seat and enjoy the nature that he/she has made purer by removing one’s polluting vehicle off the roads.
Voracious Blog Reader
February 23rd, 2007 at 8:48 pm
Hello..
I think what VBR says is right. I get a fit of cough if I keep the windows down.
Guess its not so bad in trains.
February 24th, 2007 at 6:16 pm
I like the window seat too
Hey Monu , I did just like you said!!! Boy , whatz wit this world , therez so much talking happening about a window-seat
February 24th, 2007 at 6:19 pm
And Gowri , there simply cannot be anything true-er.I like that quote!!
February 25th, 2007 at 3:28 am
Good to hear that..Enjoy your daily commute.
Public transportation sucks here…:-(
February 25th, 2007 at 4:23 am
chakra,
u too?
gowri,
super quote adhu!
r prabhu,
i know! guess u have to wait a bit!
February 25th, 2007 at 4:25 am
monu,
pillion ? yaaru kooda ?: D
Balaji sir,
well govt enterprise la idelam jagajam! they choose those kinda jobs for those luxuries.
railway employees
balar,
neenga solra point rombo unmai!
February 25th, 2007 at 4:25 am
VBR,
thats very thoughtful of u!
Sree,
oh i c!
February 25th, 2007 at 9:12 pm
Risha
Vaanga Vaanga! Woodbury epdi irukku?