September 25

All day on trains.  Almost missed our connection in Brussels to the Eurostar back to London. Had to make a long, fast dash to the car up front and hurt my leg/knee. While the channel train is a marvel of engineering, they didn’t make them very comfortable. No room to stretch an already aching knee and the seats are much too upright. Arrived in the early evening at St. Pancras Station and took a taxi to Hotel Cardiff , a block from Paddington Station. The hotel is greatly misrepresented on the booking site. Dumpy! Tiny little rooms, even tinier bathroom and dreadful beds. Our room is on the ground floor, no elevator, and the window overlooks the street. Noise from the pubs near Paddington a block away went on into the wee hours.We were too tired to try and find another room. One more day and we’re headed home so we can tough it out.

Some photos for visual interest.   Here I am at our favorite Amsterdam bakery. First 2013 second 2009.

Photos of Amsterdam and British Museum.