The Zurich HB train station was directly across the street from the Hotel Schweitzehof Zurich. We woke late because checkout wasn’t until noon, and our train was at 1:33 p.m.
We ate pastries at a cafe in the train depot. I had almond croissant and Bruce had a custard pastry.
It was comfortable seating as we waited for our train’s arrival.
Time to go to our gate!
It was a beautiful ride traveling through Switzerland.
The train made several stops before we had to change in Milan.
The next part of the journey, Milan to Rome was not as scenic.
They served us coffee and snacks for free in the first class.
But the train had a lot more people on it so not as much fun. It was a fast train though and we made it to Rome by 8:30. Exhausted. And we were going to take a cab to the hotel but the line was very long. So we hoofed it. I needed the steps.
Finally, we arrived at the Hotel Artemide. We were spoiled by our last hotel but this will do.
No baskets of fruit but the drinks in the mini bar are free!
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Sounds like a classic European rail adventure! There’s something so peaceful about watching the Swiss countryside roll by from a comfy seat with a pastry in hand. Love that Bruce is fully embracing the train life! 😊 First class perks are always a bonus—even if the Milan to Rome leg was a bit more crowded. Glad you made it to Rome safe and sound, and hey, free mini bar drinks are a pretty sweet consolation prize! Can’t wait to hear what you get up to in the Eternal City!
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