Six miles separates the Meat Packing District and Sunnyside, Queens. The E train covers most of that gap, with only one transfer to the 7 train. So finding a seat for the first leg of the trip is a reward - especially after sitting at a desk all day.
Standing on the 14th street platform, I could see the E train arriving. Amazed at what I saw, I sprinted towards an empty car thinking, ‘An empty car, with seats galore!’
The doors swung open and I sank in to the seat right next to the door - no one sitting next to me and an easy exit at 23rd and Ely.
Suddenly the trip improved tenfold. From the warm smell of stilton, it was clear that my friends or family - possibly both - had reserved that very car to present me with a surprise fondue party! Celebrating exactly what, I’m not sure. But at this moment, who cares! I am seated comfortably on the E train, about to eat fondue.
Blissfully riding along in the stinky train car, I tried to spot friends and family. The car was empty except for a homeless person - or perhaps one of my friends dressed as a homeless person (to heighten the surprise).
I began to approach the ‘homeless person’ and the fondue scent became rich and thick. Repulsive and inviting at the same time, is how it could be described.
Eager to eat fondue, I tried to unmask my friend disguised as a homeless person. It soon became clear that the smell on in the subway car was not actually fondue - just homeless feet.
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