I know that large sections of the blogging community are taken with writing posts on their handheld devices and uploading them wirelessly, but it has seemed unnecessarily tedious to me, and I usually prefer to write my posts from the comfort of my study.
All has changed, as I type this post, I'm speeding towards Aberdeen on a GNER train, and thanks to the perks of first class travel, get free use of their onboard wi-fi service. It is surprisingly fast, and I presume, although not indicated, they're using a high speed 3G data connection to connect to the internet.
Regular readers will know that trains are my preferred form of transport, and the east coast route is particularly scenic once north of the border. Couple this with the delights of eating in the dining car --yes, they do have them, and the food is, in my opinion, far better than most restaurant fare, and long removed from the BR reputation of yesteryear -- and long distance rail travel is far more relaxing than planes or cars.
As for the cost? Put it this way, my rail fare across almost the entire length of the country was cheaper than the cost of parking at the local airport for the weekend.
Rail travel does have its problems, but it is much maligned in the press, and I should imagine many of it's detractors don't even take advantage of this most agreeable form of transportation.
