Thanksgiving Train Ride

I arrived back in Halifax yesterday around 5:30 pm. Since it was Monday, I didn't have time to stick around, as I had to run over to The Journal office to edit and such. I was there from about 6:30 pm until 12:30 am. It's strange because I was tired, but I couldn't go to sleep until 4:30 am this morning. My brain just wouldn't shut-down. I guess some of the other Editors had similar experiences last night. I blame it on our intense conversations (i.e: affirmative action).

Anyways, as I said, I took some pretty pictures of my train ride from Halifax to Moncton, and back (left on the 7th, returned on the 9th). I've taken the train countless times for the past five years, however, this time felt extra special as it is probably the last time I will take it as a SMU student!

The Queen Mary II (the largest, most luxurious cruise ship in the world) was in port right behind the VIA Rail station in Halifax. It's a mamoth.

Inside the VIA Rail station, a display case dedicated to War Brides depicted what it was like to be a newlywed bride in the midst of war.

Luckily, most of the trip consists of gorgeous waterfront and lake views. This is the best time of year to travel by train in the Maritimes because the trees combined with the water is intoxicating.

Cleck here to view the entire set of pictures from this trip.

I am upset with my camera right now. It is a few years old, and therefore, ancient. The quality is quite poor, but my mom bought it for me, so it has sentimental value I suppose. It's too bad that I can't use my dad's non-digital Nikon - but it would not be very practical for posting purposes, unfortunately. The pictures are fantastic. I'm hesitant shelling out a few hundred dollars for a better camera, but it looks like I'm going to in the next few months.

My internet connection on campus is so unreliable. This is my third attempt to post these pictures because Blogger keeps timing in and out. I wish I could be posting more, but with this rotten connection and the increasing amount of work I have to do as the semester unfolds, it is challenging, but I try to post at least everyday.

Keep Bizzy!

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