on other days , when the route lay across land , they rode coaches or trains , always in the most exquisite luxury , but never free to wander off-course ; they were guided by the dictates of the lottery , and when the captain named their next destination , many laughed or sighed , or ground their teeth in exasperation at the thought of yet another long voyage , yet another night of travel , yet another chance to win a great photo , or have it done better by a rival .