Poll of the Day > I hate long plane rides.

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five hour plane ride west followed by a one and a half hour plane ride east

Im tall and too uncomfortable to really focus on the switch or to read. It seems plane rides are the perfect time to get some media consumed but I just end up zoning out

I always try to opt for taking the train instead of flying whenever it's feasible. It takes longer, but I love train rides. You get to see a lot of beautiful sites. Plus, you have more freedom to move and it's way more comfortable than an airplane. I also find it's significantly easier to meet people, if that's your thing. The communal dining cars on Amtrak really help with that, but I've met loads of people in viewing cars or just my seating area. It's a great place to meet Mennonites. I don't think I've ever been on an Amtrak ride without a Mennonite presence.

Shouldn't be flying right now anyways

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4-5 hours sucks, but it's doable. 12? Ugh... Brutal. Even worse when it'd a redeye.

JigsawTDC posted...

I always try to opt for taking the train instead of flying whenever it's feasible. It takes longer, but I love train rides. You get to see a lot of beautiful sites. Plus, you have more freedom to move and it's way more comfortable than an airplane. I also find it's significantly easier to meet people, if that's your thing. The communal dining cars on Amtrak really help with that, but I've met loads of people in viewing cars or just my seating area. It's a great place to meet Mennonites. I don't think I've ever been on an Amtrak ride without a Mennonite presence.

Thats actually a really good idea. Im getting increasingly social as I get older and meeting someone people on a train ride sounds fun. I used to take the train just locally and loved taking it but never considered long distance.

Ogurisama posted...

Shouldn't be flying right now anyways

Moderately-high risk, but also the Texas medical association puts it as the same risk category as getting a haircut or eating at a restaurant...both very popular things judging by the parking lots. A flight has high utility and is uncommon compared to the standard list riskier activities, so Im pretty okay with just being masked up and somewhat distanced.

blu posted...

somewhat distanced

Was that still the case inside the plane? When I rode on a plane in September, people were only spaced one or two seats apart.
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I love place rides. Though, I usually end up falling asleep. Though, I live to look out the window during the day. The clouds look awesome when you are above them...

Ogurisama posted...

Shouldn't be flying right now anyways

Some people gotta...
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EclairReturns posted...

Was that still the case inside the plane? When I rode on a plane in September, people were only spaced one or two seats apart.

Not bad, about 50% capacity for this first plane with three seats a side. Ill see what my next is like.

LinkPizza posted...

I love place rides. Though, I usually end up falling asleep. Though, I live to look out the window during the day. The clouds look awesome when you are above them...

I used to also. Then there was a month three years ago I took about 30 plane rides, and it lost the effect on me. I still look and see how great it is, but it lasts like a minute instead of hours.

I actually started Ori and it really helped the time go. Got bored of Pokmon and Breath of the Wild after a few minutes.

Personally, I hate long planet rides. It feels like it take a whole year for one just revolution!

As for plane rides, if I'm going to be on a plane, it might as well last a while. It feels silly spending the time getting to the airport and boarding a plane for a flight that only lasts an hour or two.

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