Sunday, February 28, 2010

First inspiration to blog comes from unexpected direction


I never thought I would find anything interesting to blog. But, today something inspired me to start blogging. But, the thing that inspired me was nothing amazing. It was a simple train travel. I have always liked travel and especially train travel. During my college days I used to travel back to my home town with friends and every time I used to look forward for the vacation and excited by the travel itself in addition to the excitement of meeting your dear ones again.

But, this travel that inspired me to blog is unique. I usually don't open my computer while I travel. I like to look out the window and enjoy the passing scenary. But today I thought of using my laptop aboard the train from Edinburgh to Peterborough. The first thing that struck me was, sitting by the window, it was like a corner office - with one difference though - The view out your window keeps changing. Especially in this route with scenic farmlands of Edinburgh and other places en route, small streams, river et-al in the time of the year of receding winter, welcoming spring.

This train is an east coast train and it has a decent free WiFi connection. I am writing this blog aboard that. Interesting. Thanks to technology and thanks to nature - the mix of which caused this inspiration.