Sunday Train Ride

We decided to take the train today and go down to a city 2 hours south of here and attend the church service. Just when we think this country is so advanced & runs so well, we are reminded of just how third world it really is. We bought first class tickets and found two empty seats. We took off right on time which was impressive. Immediately we started hearing loud clanking noises and every time we stopped and started again, the same noises were deafening. We could hear water running somewhere and discovered it was coming from the ceiling. (they told us the air conditioner pipes were clogged?) Our feet were soon in an inch of water as the river ran all over the floor of the train. The windows would not open and the shades were all broken and filthy dirty. I could not believe this was actually first class! The seats were broken in a reclined position so we were lying way back the whole way. Quite an experience, it was. Wouldn't you know, a couple hours later when we got on the train to head back home, we got on the exact same train and repeated the whole process over again. I think we might drive next time:)