I need to start this post by saying that taking the Gautrain to work was definitely the highlight of my week!

When my good friend @HayleyM_ suggested that I meet her at the Rosebank station one morning and make our way into work, I jumped at the opportunity! Being a seasoned commuter, she gave me the “Gautrain for Dummies” overview and told me to meet her at the ticketing office just after 7:30. From the minute I arrived, the whole process was so easy, so simple and so awesome!

I was like a tourist and took millions of photos. Thanks Hayley for being so patient with me. I felt as if I was in a different country! I was totally overwhelmed by the hussle and bustle of commuters, the vibe, the excitement. I was so surprised at how many young people were on the train!

THE DROP OFF AND ENTRANCE… HASSLE-FREE

BUYING A TICKET… THE EASIEST THING IN THE WORLD TO DO

STANDING ON THE PLATFORM… FELT JUST LIKE BEING IN LONDON!

PARK STATION… WOW! WHAT A DIFFERENCE.

BUS STOP… A STONE’S THROW AWAY FROM THE OFFICE

CATCHING THE BUS…NO DELAYS, ON TIME (WE HAD TO RUN)

(to note: the Gautrain buses around my hood are empty, but they are crammed chock-a-block in town and close to the stations)

I love it! It’s high on my list of the things I love about Jozi! I cannot wait to catch it again!