Hi everyone Well I have finally arrived, having successfully negotiated the train into Paris from the airport, and lugging my cases up numerous flights of stairs. As usual, my terrible sense of direction didn't let me down and I wandered for one and a half hours looking for my hotel, dragging suitcase over cobblestones and ending up with blisters galore (why didnt I just wear the runners?). The hotel is lovely with the tiniest balcony overlooking the street. I will post photos soon. And now about first class - I am never flying Economy again (sorry Sean - start saving). I flew with Thai Airways to Paris first class from Bangkok and it was the best experience. A whole little cubicle to myself, nice food, no lining up for the toilet which was 2 feet away,
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