Wacky train signage and high tea

"For the safety and comfort of all our passengers, please take condiments back to your seat." (Sign near the train snack bar)

I meant to copy down the emergency instructions in the phone book in Martinborough--they included what to do during earthquakes, tsunami warnings, storms, and eruptions. It seems like New Zealand has a big variety of natural disasters--bonus for being in the "ring of fire."

We had some nice grilled sandwiches and warm scones, devonshire cream, and tea on the train. The menu was pretty good and cheap too. Brian decided not to get a "premium New Zealand wine."

Back to coffee...on our ferry I tried to get a decaf latte and they had no decaf. I asked the guy if decaf was hard to get and he said, "yeah...it's like asking for soy."

Our train had several delays while we awaited "operating instructions." We just found out we're waiting for a freight train going north.