This is a wonderful adventure! As I read through, I felt like I was moving with you. I could only imagine the fun, the scenery, the smell, the look on the faces of other tourists, and so on. Your pictures tell a lot about this, and I must say those are amazing shots. I guess I should add Mocanita to my list of places to be.

The price. The price you pay for the ride isn't worth it in my opinion. Only if you're too curious to resist. Like we were. The valley isn't particularly spectacular to be worth the ride and the donuts and tea they give you on the way don't justify it either.

Tourism gives value to little things, not because they are comfortable, but because it brings back history like this train did to you and all others.