Travel & Places

Across the Country by Train

A traveller describes a long and memorable train journey to the coast.

A26 min

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1Last spring, I travelled across my country by train for the first time.

2The journey from the capital to the coast took two whole days.

3I had a soft bed in a small cabin with a window.

4Every morning, I watched mountains and rice fields go past.

5A woman in my cabin shared her oranges with me.

6She was going home to see her grandchildren by the sea.

7At night, the sound of the train helped me sleep well.

8We stopped at small stations where people sold hot noodles.

9When we finally reached the coast, I felt sad to leave.

10Now I always choose the train when I travel far.

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