It's been a little over a week since my boss, Larry Schardt and I took the late morning train from Lewistown, PA to Harrisburg. Our trip started with a forty-five minute delay, causing us to question the potential of the train as a possible quilt trail route. Fortunately our time was delightfully spent talking with a young lady and her grandmother who were also waiting for the trail.
The ride is a pleasant one, just a bit over an hour. With the Juniata or Susquehanna rivers to our left side, we passed Amish farms, several small towns and many overgrown areas. Also along the route were many examples of invasive species such as honeysuckle and multi floral roses which though pretty and often fragrant, destroy the potential for native plants to thrive, basically taking over the landscape.
The train depot in Harrisburg has been beautiful restored and is definitely worth the trip. With one hour and fifty minutes until the return train to Lewistown, we met with Bill Sturgis of the Center for Rural Pennsylvania and had a great lunch just a few blocks from the station.
Train travel, often overlooked as a potential for travel is relaxing and quite enjoyable. My traveling companion and I enjoyed lots of legroom, and scenic views for the duration of the ride. At one point on the return home we were in fact so comfortable and relaxed that we chatted most of the way forgetting to look at potential quilt trail sites. (sigh)
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