Bruce really likes trains so I decided to book the train through the Chunnel from France to England.
We woke around 8am. It’s hard to get used to the sunrise so late. It still felt like the wee hours of the morning. I had my usual breakfast of granola and yogurt. I had time for two cups of coffee today which I desperately needed.
Our cab picked us up at 10am for a train at 12:13pm. I usually book first class or business on the train but I figured for a two hour ride regular would be fine. I think it was a mistake but at least we had assigned seats.
Security was in two phases and nobody spoke English so I was hoping we were going there the right way. Passports were shown, photos taken and luggage scanned.
Now waiting for train which was delayed 30 minutes. And the crowds grew.
Finally on board we could relax in fairly comfortable seats.
The countryside was not easy to see. Sometimes we were down below the tree line.
But I was able to get a few shots of the French countryside.
We had a little snack on board, a chicken salad sandwich on a baguette. I decided to forego another cup of coffee and have a Coke 0,
Once we reached London, we found our way to the taxi area. It was a short line but met a nice couple in front of us who were from Australia. The cab driver was very helpful with our bags.
The cab even had a full window roof.
Our hotel, the Kimpton Fitzroy London is over 100 years old. I booked our room using chase points and they also gave us an upgrade.
The lobby is old but has the feel of luxury with a fine marble staircase.
Our room was ok, the bed is comfortable but we don’t have much of a view.
We went for a walk around the neighborhood then had scones at the Palm Court restaurant in the hotel.
A dragon made of Bronze sits on the bannister at the second floor landing. They call him Lucky George. His twin, placed on the Titanic, was lost at sea.
We decided to have a bite to eat at the hotel restaurant, Galvin Bar and Grill.
We weren’t very hungry after the scones so I ordered a pumpkin soufflé and Bruce had a fish soup. Luckily we weren’t very hungry because they weren’t substantial.
And now it’s time for sleep. We are both exhausted from a lot of walking and the hectic pace. Two more days and we will be on the ship.
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