Strange Seatings
While travelling in Portugal, I rode the trains several times. But I never really figured out how they numbered their seats.
In two consecutive rows, the aisle seats are 61 and 62, and the corresponding window seats are 63 and 68?
I spent several long train rides trying to figure out the pattern; I succeeded only in annoying my travelling companion.
4 Comments
Dan Meyer · November 4, 2011 at 10:28 am
“I succeeded only in annoying my travelling companion.”
I know exactly what you mean.
MrHonner · November 5, 2011 at 11:45 am
Generally speaking, I find a more receptive and enthusiastic audience at school.
JBL · November 6, 2011 at 10:55 pm
My Portugese correspondent writes, “Right. I’ve tried to figure it out myself in countless train rides, and I have no idea either. Sigh. Crazy portuguese train makers…”
MrHonner · November 6, 2011 at 11:14 pm
It certainly wasn’t an isolated incident, nor was it the only numerically confusing issue with Portuguese trains.
It’s comforting to hear that someone else has noticed.