Thursday 23rd November 2023
"Can you tell me which platform to Tork?"
" Whe?"
"York"
"Whe?"
"Yorrrrrk"
"Whe?"
After 4 more times with more emphasis, I start thinking how else could I pronounce it.
Two men look at each other and shrug.
Suddenly the older one says
"Ah Yawk...."
My internet had disappeared in the valleys of my train journey and the usual app updates went with it. Leeds station has only briefly been experienced on the quick trip down so it was rather unfamiliar to me. The older chap walked me over to the massive destination board. I was looking at time order, but this Station had unexpectedly organized destinations alphabetically. Oops.
Platform found, I started to laugh at the accent mismatch as the Grand Central train rumbled into the station. I only changed trains twice, but so far this one was the most disorganized l'd felt.
The reasons why I love my smart phone were reinforced again.
Connection
Direction
Entertainment
Instruction.
I love modern living!
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