I have to go to Schenectady for the day even though I can’t pronounce it. Because I twisted my left ankle by being awake, I’m taking the train to avoid stepping on the clutch in NYC traffic.

I packed snacks and lunch. The Amtrak terminal in Penn Station has only a combo Taco Bell/KFC/Häagen-Dazs/Pizza Hut/Nathan’s/Tim Hortan’s. With a TGI Friday’s elegant and healthy dining option. Westchester and Connecticut commuters who use stately Grand Central Terminal can get green juice and a radicchio Caesar salad.  

I highly recommend taking the Hudson River line on Amtrak or Metro North. So beautiful.