Vienna-14b 9th June

Saturday evening and we’re on the night train to Krakow. A three berth sleeper and the beds were made up . The carriage was very warm after the hot day in Vienna, so we opened the windows and enjoyed the cool breeze once we started moving. The WC has a marble sink and lots of the mushroom coloured toilet paper and towels that falls apart when it gets wet - you get used to using a fair bit at a time (to give it some integrity). There is one conductor just for our carriage so we feel well looked after. He’s Polish and his white shirt fits his large belly nice and tightly. He’s got his own compartment with couch, desk, thermos and a burgundy jacket and waistcoat hanging up (which are maybe just for coming and going from the office). There was a little confusion with the Rail Pass so he hung onto them till the morning when he can work out which date to fill in, either the 9th or 10th. There’s probably only another 6 or so passengers so the carriage is half empty. I do wonder what is going by outside the window...