Being Wise After The Event
The last two days of this trip were a bit hurried. Thinking about it a couple of days after I returned, I think I should have given myself another night in Berlin and come home via Cologne on the Friday.
This is possible at a cost of €154 in First Class leaving Berlin at 10:47. And then you have another for €99 Standard Premier on the Eurostar. This totals at €253
Alternatively you can buy the Berlin to Cologne ticket from DB for €117 and then buy a ticket from Cologne to London on Eurostar for €114. This route costs €231 and allows you to use any train you like between Cologne and Brussels.
I would think that on paper, the second route might not only be cheaper, but more convenient, as you could take a train to suit your Eurostar and perhaps have a good meal in Brussels, in the time you are waiting.
This joint ticket is available from several other cities like Bonn, Dusseldorf, Frankfurt and Munich. Munich to London in Standard Class costs £127, although I can’t seem to find a train to get to Brussels from Munich.
Are These The Best Crepes In London?
Walking back to the station, I came across this stall in a market selling crepes.
The only reason those in Cafe Breizh were better was that they came on a plate with a drink of cider.
But this crepe was one of the best I’ve ever had. If not the best! And I’ve eaten many with large amounts of Gallic flair under a French sun!
Enjoying The Sun On The Overground
I went to Richmond on the Overground and I caught this picture of a lady sunning herself, whilst waiting for a train on the eastbound platform of the North London line.
Enjoying The Sun On The Overground
As the line goes roughly east-west, quite a few eastbound platforms get lots of sun. I could have been caught enjoying the sun at several times in the past.
Try sunbathing on the Underground!
A Gluten-Free Cafe By The River
I went to Richmond for a walk by the river in the sun. I was surprised to find a cafe with a prominent gluten-free menu. So I couldn’t resist a gluten-free cheese and onion quiche with my cup of tea.
A Gluten-Free Cafe By The River
It was excellent. And it was lovely to sit in the sun!
The Anonymous Widower 