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Travelling by Train
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Sometimes there's no way to get a seat on the slow but oh-so-popular train to Ella
(
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), but with a prime standing-room-only spot looking out at a rolling car-
pet of tea, who cares? Outside, the colourful silk saris of Tamil tea pickers stand
out in the sea of green; inside, you may get a shy welcome via a smile. At sta-
tions, vendors hustle treats, including some amazing corn and chilli fritters sold
wrapped in somebody's old homework paper. Munching one of these while the
scenery creaks past? Sublime.
