Been away again....

Been away to France overnight, and just so you don't get the idea that it is all 5 star, take a look at the pic, which is the view out of my hotel window! The other pic is the famous bronze statue at St Pancras.

Decided to use Eurostar, because of the timing of the meeting, and had to travel Monday. Left home at 11am for the 10 minute drive to Andover, caught the 11.37 to Waterloo, then two tube trains across London to Kings Cross/St Pancras. Arrived a bit early so had a look around. Checked in at 2.45 for the 3pm Eurostar. Once it was going the Eurostar got to the Channel Tunnel in about 30 minutes, then waited 20 minutes for a "comfort break (smoking break!)when we got to France. Got to Gare de Nord at 7.10pm, French time. Used the Metro to find the hotel, arrived at 8.10. Just over 8 hours!

Hotel was basic, went out for a meal, slept OK, mtg next morning, then travelled back as follows: French overground (RER) 4pm train to Gare de Nord (nearly got crushed when loads of people squeezed onto the train!). 6.45pm Eurostar to St Pancras, 2 tubes, just caught 9.20pm Waterloo to Andover train, home by just before 11pm. About 6 hours.

Would I use Eurostar again...not likely! Ive had enough of trains for a while.

Other than that all's well, no biking due to the weather, last Saturdays Day In Radio was great fun (Hi Simon if you are reading this!). This Friday going to the Bike Show at NEC.

Bye....