Train To Berlin

This morning I left Bad H for Frankfurt main station with a seat reservation on ICE 578 to Berlin with a transfer in Hannover. My train was delayed thirty minutes and as I was waiting, another pulled into the station. I waited some more, staring at this new train for about 15 minutes before realizing that it (like me) was also going to Berlin but (unlike me) the new train was direct (no transfer).

I debated getting on sans-reservation and fighting for a seat – one of the DB workers said that the second half of the trip is fully booked – so I decided to stick with my original plan.

And just then, as I was finished talking with the Train Man, I turned around and there she was… just standing there waiting for her train… and let me tell you, she took my breath away.

Now I know it’s impolite to tell someone they’re beautiful and that you love them within 90 seconds of meeting them, but I’ve never been one to play by the rules. I’ll spare you the details, but fast forward to now, 45 minutes out from Hannover and I have been enjoying the journey with my new favourite person; let me introduce you to Luna!

She’s three years old, super friendly and I love her. Just when you think the ICE trains can’t get any better you learn that you get to travel with the best kind of companion: a canine one (sorry humans!)

I really regret not getting a proper photo of her. Those train floors are absolutely disgusting.