My parents, my sister and I boarded a train to Goa during our vacation. We were excited to spend a few days there. The train departed around midnight. We quickly found our berths and settled down for the night as it was already quite late.

I woke up at about seven o’clock in the morning. Since I had a lower berth near the window, I could easily enjoy the view outside. The train moved smoothly through beautiful landscapes. I saw green fields, hills, tall trees and small houses scattered in the distance. The scenery looked colourful and refreshing. The gentle movement of the train made the journey feel calm and relaxing.

A friendly lady was sitting on the berth opposite mine. She smiled and introduced herself as Mrs Rao. We soon started talking. She was travelling with her husband and son and they too were going to Goa. After some time, her son, Rohan, woke up. We began chatting and quickly became friends. By then, my family had also woken up. After getting ready, my father ordered breakfast and tea for us, while Mr Rao ordered breakfast for his family.

Mr Rao worked at a bank in Mumbai. He and my father soon got engaged in a lively conversation about current events and everyday matters. Meanwhile, Mrs Rao played word games with Rohan, my sister and me. We had a wonderful time together. The journey passed so pleasantly that we hardly noticed the time. Before long, we reached Thivim station. We said goodbye to the Rao family and took a taxi to the resort where we had booked our stay.

I felt happy that we had met such warm and friendly people during the journey. Their company made the train ride enjoyable, memorable and truly unforgettable.