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10hr coach trip
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A geography field trip to Scotland involves a 10hour coach trip. Any ideas of what I could do in that time? Or alternatively, fun ways to annoy my friends.
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I did a 14 hour train ride from DC to Florida. I would recommend you sleep, enjoy the views, get along well with the person sitting next to you, and remain calm. Going down to Florida I was ok, but coming back I wanted to kill everyone on the train.
Start working on your patience now.
I would suggest you keep the driver entertained or you may find yourself single, alone, and lost in Utah.
I had a 15 hour nonstop airplane flight from California to Sydney, Australia. That thing and my ipod saved me, big time.
Bring two pillows and a blanket:
The first pillow is for your head, the second is for your ribs/back along the wall (unless you can sleep sitting up, the wall is your best bet as a support--and that sucker hurts if you try sleeping against it without supporting your abdomen). Every bus/coach I've ever been on keeps it ungodly cold which is usually fine at first, but eventually can actually keep you from sleeping soundly--this is where the blanket comes in.
Bring a good book and a magazine--the book will eventually become a little dense and boring, so the magazine will help you switch it up a bit with some light and airy reading for a bit so that you can go back to reading your book.
I advise against bringing any electronics beyond an MP3 player; it will just become an expensive hassle when you arrive.
Theoretically, I would expect you to sleep about 5 hours of it if you're average, with about 3 to 4 hours of reading, and 1 hour (spaced across the trip) of boredom.
If your mates play cards, though, bring those along and you'll be fine. Learn a few different games via the internet (or better yet, print out the rules), preferably ones with a lot of interactivity.
DrHookenstein really has it, especially the blanket/pillows thing. I can verify that temperatures can be quite cold.
Nows a good time to pick up that lengthy novel you've always wanted to read...
Plane. But it's still a long ride.
If I was driving? All I need is copious amounts of weed, snacks, and a pillow and I'm set.