One of my favorite things to do, which I happily get to do often, is go on short trips via public transportation. Going back and forth between home and Boston gave me ample opportunities to ride the bus and train to get where I needed to. These little trips bring me a lot of joy because they give me time to think, time to relax--because there is nothing I need to do, and time to just look out the window and admire the scenery. Taking the train is especially awe-inspiring because I live right on the Hudson River, the valley being one of the most beautiful places in the country. Lucky me, I got to ride right at dusk (my absolute favorite time of day during the summer) when the lighting was just perfect over the water and the trees. Not to mention the clouds, oh the clouds. When it comes to sunsets, some people love to see the different colors and shapes of the radiant sun. I, however, love to watch the clouds. When they form massive shapes that just hover over you and look strangely like they are all part of a crusade siege, moving onward to attack some foreign land. It is just beautiful. And sure, as some say the colors of the clouds at sunset is a result of pollution in the air, it is stunning none the less.
When asked whether or not I would rather drive or fly somewhere or take the bus/train, I will almost always prefer the later. It may take longer, but it gives me an overwhelming sense of satisfaction to watch the world from that point of view and to really feel the distance I am covering. I can meet people along the way (Fungwah tends to have many interesting characters) and I can go into my own little world of thought. Many of these posts were thought up on a bus ride and many of the books I have read in the past few years were finished timely because of the long trips I often made. Some people do not like public transportation, so for them I am glad there are other options. I however relish in the fact that it is eco-friendly and will most likely be sticking around for quite a while.
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