Overnight railway journeys are made sitting up
in third class carriages. While the physical discomfort 
of this form of travel can be readily imagined, 
this is to some degree mitigated by the newly 
indulged-in sensation of "going places" as well
as in many cases by accordion players or amateur
comedians among the company. Large groups are often 
met at their destination by a local Party band.
Individuals are then directed to their living quarters 
in the appointed inns or private houses.
 
 It is understood that during the earlier stages
of Strength through Joy there was a tendency to plan
too much for the vacationists to do, particularly immediately 
after the tedious railway journey. It appears 
that now a happy medium has been found between
restful inactivity and entertainments designed to
avoid possible boredom. The first day or so after
arrival is given over to recuperation. Following
that, easy walks may be planned to pass the day,
while the evenings are enlivened by dancing, costume 
festivals or community singing. In certain localities, 
such as Bavaria or on the banks of the Mosel 
river, short hiking tours with a guide, or bus
excursions (all planned by the local offices) are
afforded, while all visitors to the Rhine make the well-
known river excursion by steamer.
 
 It is explained that practice as divorced from
theory is being applied to determine the pattern of