Train Companion of a Different Kind

Why do we love train journeys?

Meeting people.                              

Seeing the countryside.

Crossing the rivers with a dhikak-dhikak cyclic sound on the bridge.

Soaking in the greenery of cultivated fields.

Relishing the garam-chai with authentic snacks.

Eat-sleep-eat-sleep and-repeat cycle! Endlessly.

What else?

You also meet a cute puppy. Yes in the train. So tiny that it fits into your palm.

This morning Ghumakkad had a co-traveller named Jo. After seeing his picture, Ankush asked “Who is smaller- Jo or his name?”

See the pictures and the video where Jo is playing with his elder brother- a soft toy.

 

Joe and his stuffed toy! Enjoy the video shot in the train. 

What does Jo eat? He loves Mother Dairy's curd! See the picture below.

Elfo, our Cairn Terrier when he was ferried in Neeta’s palm in a flight from Bangalore to Delhi in 2001. Elfo lived a full life before leaving us in 2016. You may read Elfo’s story below:

Who will nudge me now?

Pets give us such joy. Unconditional, selfless and bountiful.

Thanks for browsing.

-            Harsh-the-Ghumakkad/ Rajdhani Express/ India/ 18^th Jan 2024

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