On the inward-bound trip, the first two days run together, so this post will be for 20 and 21 March, which for us feels like a very long single day. Millie picked up Ann, Stephen, Kris, and me dark and early and whisked us off to the SLC for our flight to DTW (Detroit - a very nice, newish, and HUGE Delta hub) where we transferred to our LHR flight through the night. A driver picked us up at Heathrow and drove us into London to Saint-Pancras International. We spent a couple of pleasant hours eating breakfast and sorting out our Oyster Cards before taking the Eurostar Channel Tunnel train into the Gare du Nord in the heart of Paris. A very scenic taxi drive took us from the Right Bank to the Left Bank where we were dropped in front our digs at 11 Rue Rollin. We were a couple of hours early for check in so we had a delicious supper at a pub on our corner near the Place de la Contrescarpe. It turns out that our neighborhood is extremely lively, but our street is quiet and peaceful, which is wonderful. We were checked in by Lily, our host, and after getting settled, we went out to get some food, buy some electronics for Annie, and walk about until bedtime.
SLC
An interesting play of light on the wing at sunup
as we descended into London
Saint-Pancras International
Linenfold paneling in the former ticket hall (now a posh restaurant)
Less posh but very delicious al fresco breakfast
Fabulous egg on toast with bacon and cheese
Jet lag got the best of us on the Channel Tunnel train
Headed to the stairs at the bottom of Rue Rollin
Place de la Contrescarpe around the corner from us is lively
The Rue Mouffetard on the right
Opa relaxing back at the Airbnb
Good, but long day. Let's see what today holds. That's all for now.
OXO
D.
2 comments:
Wahoo!! Can't wait for more.
So exciting!!!
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