When I started planning this deputation trip, I first thought I would hire a car to move around. But as meetings started being planned, I realised that most of these could be easily reached on the train, and decided to have a go at it and travel on public transport. if you plan ahead, you can get cheap train tickets. I bought them on the web, and I retrieve them at the stations on the tickets machines. It is quite cheap (I think slightly cheaper than hiring a car). One advantage is that I can relax and rest. I have been able to read through one of Tim Keller’s books yesterday (prodigal God), and through half of Francis chan’s “Crazy Love” today.
It is working well. I have had a great time with the various people who have given me hospitality. Trains have been on time…