I regret not having written sooner about my most recent adventures on the East Coast over Thanksgiving break. Having a full week off from classes, I took advantage of the opportunity awaiting me due to inexpensive bus and train fares, and saw the gems of the East. I spent a day in both Philly and NYC, an evening in New Jersey, two days in Boston, a couple of days in Pennsylvania, and Thanksgiving Day in the greater Washington area of Virginia. I added several states to my growing list of "visited" states: Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Delaware. But most important, I was able to spend meaningful time with many friends and family that I hadn't seen in months and years.
I visited friends from when I used to live in Las Vegas, friends from my summers working in New Jersey, and a good friend from Washington State. I saw family from all across Pennsylvania and Virginia. Our time spent together was sweet and lovely.
The cool thing about it is how God provided unbelievably cheep transportation for me to get around. The train to and from Chicago was $120 and bus fares around Philadelphia, New York, and Boston only cost me $10. Commuter trains only added on about $50. Granted, it wasn't always the speediest, but it got me seeing the countryside, meeting people sitting next to me, and time to read and take it all in.
2 comments:
Derik, you are so positive when it comes to traveling. most people dread it, but you make the best out of it! can't wait to see you!
Derik, we were glad you were able to make us a part of your plans this Thanksgiving. Hope you have a great trip home on the train with your mom.
Hugs,
Aunt Debby
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