Geo: 48.8566, 2.35097Well we are sitting in one of the finest Stations in the world. Does it matter that we are 3 hours early!!! The running order for today is:Eurostar Train 9024 to Paris Gare Du Nord. Dep: 12:25 ARR: 15:47Paris Gare De L'Est to Berlin Hbf. Dep: 20:05 Arr: 08:28 1 day (Sat 18th)Economy DoubleObsure head gear alert: Brazalian woman wearing strange head gear in Eurostar departure lounge... please see photo...what does it do...and why? The husband also sporting a multi-coloured fabric tamishanterObservation: Eurostar buffet service poor. Ran out of cheese and ham sandwiches (oh no!) and very expensive. Not surprising passengers eating home made sandwiches. It will have to a croc monsieur at Gare De L'Est. Scenery check: Northern France very green and lush. Passing small villages at high speed.Weather: I suspect the tinted ... read more

Geo: 51.5318, -0.122176Just checked in. Not bad for £129 per room. Raj the check in chap (from Mumbai) was really helpful and we immediately bored him senseless with our tales of trips to the sub-continent. The Bells is already looking slightly depleted and a strict ration system will apply from tomorrow..... perhaps. Off to sample deep fried onion rings and a Knickerbocker glory in the eatery downstairs.... read more