Paris to London.....

We started with a hearty breakfast at the Formule #1.  We expected our fellow guests to be mostly back-packing students; instead, there was a wonderful variety, from families to tourists of many ages, including some back-packing students.  Many languages.

We trekked about 1/2 a mile to the nearest Metro, Line #4.  As we got on at the end of the line, we got seats. However, the train filled and filled as we crossed Paris and, by the time we got near the Gare du Nord, we found that we were so wedged in that we couldn't get out!  So, we missed our stop and had to turn around and go back a stop.  Luckily, we had plenty of time, so....no harm done.

Getting the Eurostar is great.  It is very organized and easy.  We were in Carriage #2.  I think the train was sold out.  We got the 12:13 to London, which left exactly on time. The trip is very pleasant and scenic and fast.  We arrived in about 2 and a quarter hours in St. Pancras-King's Cross station.  From there, we caught a subway and then, a train to Motspur Park where Maura lives.  Initially, we got on the wrong train, but hopped out at Clapham Junction and waited about 4 minutes and got on the right train!

Maura picked us up and we had a lamb feast with her good friend Vicky.  Good food, good conversation.....