ooo, going to Albany too see some friends... opted for Amtrak instead of the bus, busses are gross. unfortunately, they don't have Acela service to there yet, and unfortunately I doubt Acela service will be prevalent anywhere except NY, DC, and BOS for another 10 years, the way Amtrak's finances are...

for those that don't know, Acela is Amtrak's answer to the great rail service you can find inalmost every OTHER country. Fast modern trains that run on existing tracks. The ride is smooth, the view great ( lots of big glass windows), LED signs pointing out stops and such, and classes - coach, business, or first. I always take first class as irs worth the fee - big seats, expansive TABLES, plenty of power outlets, and some pretty damn good meals. its a great ride - if you ever have to travel between NYC, DC, or BOS, you've got to try it once!

but today, im riding a regular Metroliner, business class. refreshments included. yum. old windows though, so the view is a bit muddled. attached are pics from the cab ride, Penn Station, and the train. =D

oh yeah, and the GPRS reception aint bad so far, but it drops every so often, as expected... *justin