Comments on: The Tube, The Metro, The Eurostar – Getting Around In London and Paris http://www.rechelleunplugged.com/2009/11/the-tube-the-metro-the-eurostar-getting-around-in-london-and-paris/ Wed, 08 Feb 2012 22:03:51 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 By: katie http://www.rechelleunplugged.com/2009/11/the-tube-the-metro-the-eurostar-getting-around-in-london-and-paris/#comment-14850 katie Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:31:42 +0000 http://mysistersfarmhouse.com/?p=3277#comment-14850 I can't stand how cute your family is! And yes Paris is vastly different from London, but they are both equally amazing. And the best photo is most certainly of Platform 9 3/4s! I can’t stand how cute your family is! And yes Paris is vastly different from London, but they are both equally amazing.
And the best photo is most certainly of Platform 9 3/4s!

]]> By: Lily Hill http://www.rechelleunplugged.com/2009/11/the-tube-the-metro-the-eurostar-getting-around-in-london-and-paris/#comment-14849 Lily Hill Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:22:32 +0000 http://mysistersfarmhouse.com/?p=3277#comment-14849 Thanks for letting me relive my trip to England in 2000. My sister took 10 rolls of places, and I took as many of the people. The best parts were being in London when Goblet of Fire was released (that was the children's librarian in me), and seeing people of all ages reading it. The very best part was I got to meet my penpal of over 40 years--something I never thought I would do. I loved the subway, the trains, the friendly helpful people--thanks for the memories! Thanks for letting me relive my trip to England in 2000. My sister took 10 rolls of places, and I took as many of the people. The best parts were being in London when Goblet of Fire was released (that was the children’s librarian in me), and seeing people of all ages reading it. The very best part was I got to meet my penpal of over 40 years–something I never thought I would do. I loved the subway, the trains, the friendly helpful people–thanks for the memories!

]]> By: KC http://www.rechelleunplugged.com/2009/11/the-tube-the-metro-the-eurostar-getting-around-in-london-and-paris/#comment-14848 KC Thu, 12 Nov 2009 16:09:52 +0000 http://mysistersfarmhouse.com/?p=3277#comment-14848 I have traveled very little in my life, but I firmly believe that one should travel on a time-table of months not days. On the other hand I wouldn't turn down a whirlwind trip. You take what you can get! I have traveled very little in my life, but I firmly believe that one should travel on a time-table of months not days. On the other hand I wouldn’t turn down a whirlwind trip. You take what you can get!

]]> By: Lady Fi http://www.rechelleunplugged.com/2009/11/the-tube-the-metro-the-eurostar-getting-around-in-london-and-paris/#comment-14847 Lady Fi Thu, 12 Nov 2009 11:15:06 +0000 http://mysistersfarmhouse.com/?p=3277#comment-14847 I do love all your railway station photos! I also love the fact that punk and understatement are still alive in Britain! We're so cool - and modest.. and downright .. well,... eccentric! ;-) I do love all your railway station photos! I also love the fact that punk and understatement are still alive in Britain! We’re so cool – and modest.. and downright .. well,… eccentric! ;-)

]]> By: Dee from Tennessee http://www.rechelleunplugged.com/2009/11/the-tube-the-metro-the-eurostar-getting-around-in-london-and-paris/#comment-14846 Dee from Tennessee Thu, 12 Nov 2009 03:29:11 +0000 http://mysistersfarmhouse.com/?p=3277#comment-14846 Oh the architecture -- your pics are fantastic! Subway tile --who knew? Mind the Gap - Oh , I'm likin' that!! But you know, as much as I would love to go, I think I would be so intimidated. That's sad, but it's the sad truth. So, I thank you so much for sharing ...esp when I know it "wasn't the best of times." Just a great post, thanks! (Yep, Mind the Gap!) Oh the architecture — your pics are fantastic! Subway tile –who knew? Mind the Gap – Oh , I’m likin’ that!! But you know, as much as I would love to go, I think I would be so intimidated. That’s sad, but it’s the sad truth. So, I thank you so much for sharing …esp when I know it “wasn’t the best of times.” Just a great post, thanks! (Yep, Mind the Gap!)

]]> By: becky up the hill http://www.rechelleunplugged.com/2009/11/the-tube-the-metro-the-eurostar-getting-around-in-london-and-paris/#comment-14845 becky up the hill Thu, 12 Nov 2009 01:13:39 +0000 http://mysistersfarmhouse.com/?p=3277#comment-14845 I love the way you appreciate little details, like the tile etc. I love the way you appreciate little details, like the tile etc.

]]> By: susan arnold http://www.rechelleunplugged.com/2009/11/the-tube-the-metro-the-eurostar-getting-around-in-london-and-paris/#comment-14844 susan arnold Wed, 11 Nov 2009 22:55:51 +0000 http://mysistersfarmhouse.com/?p=3277#comment-14844 I remember Mind the Gap, they did say it a lot. Fortunately, we didn't have a London Pass, and we only took the metro to get from station to station, and looked at what we wanted to see. Both times we were there. I don't know about crossing to France, but we took the high speed ferry to Dublin, and to Belfast. We got to see the landscape/seascape as we went. The driving on the wrong side of the road, and the speeds they drove, on those narrow roads! Not for me! My husband drove, and the kids each tried it. I just sorta kept my eyes shut! I remember Mind the Gap, they did say it a lot. Fortunately, we didn’t have a London Pass, and we only took the metro to get from station to station, and looked at what we wanted to see. Both times we were there. I don’t know about crossing to France, but we took the high speed ferry to Dublin, and to Belfast. We got to see the landscape/seascape as we went.

The driving on the wrong side of the road, and the speeds they drove, on those narrow roads! Not for me! My husband drove, and the kids each tried it. I just sorta kept my eyes shut!

]]> By: becky up the hill http://www.rechelleunplugged.com/2009/11/the-tube-the-metro-the-eurostar-getting-around-in-london-and-paris/#comment-14843 becky up the hill Wed, 11 Nov 2009 20:16:20 +0000 http://mysistersfarmhouse.com/?p=3277#comment-14843 Mind the Gap, so British..that was great. Loved the story. Mind the Gap, so British..that was great. Loved the story.

]]> By: Susan http://www.rechelleunplugged.com/2009/11/the-tube-the-metro-the-eurostar-getting-around-in-london-and-paris/#comment-14842 Susan Wed, 11 Nov 2009 20:11:14 +0000 http://mysistersfarmhouse.com/?p=3277#comment-14842 Loved your story. Here I am sitting at work at my desk and you temporarily transported me to another place. It was great and please do that again Loved your story. Here I am sitting at work at my desk and you temporarily transported me to another place. It was great and please do that again

]]> By: Heidi http://www.rechelleunplugged.com/2009/11/the-tube-the-metro-the-eurostar-getting-around-in-london-and-paris/#comment-14841 Heidi Wed, 11 Nov 2009 19:56:51 +0000 http://mysistersfarmhouse.com/?p=3277#comment-14841 I think we might have been in Europe about the same time (July 23-August 3 for us) We did not visit Paris but went to the Normandy beaches. We took a train from London to Portsmouth and then boarded a ferry that took us to France. We drove from Cherbourg to Bayeux and those round abouts were quite a learning experience. Oh and we did the bus tour of London one day. It was nice and relaxing, though a little wet and chilly for my kids who insisted on sitting on the open second story of the bus. I'm just not back to blogging about our trip too. Veterans Day has spurred my memories of those beaches. I think we might have been in Europe about the same time (July 23-August 3 for us) We did not visit Paris but went to the Normandy beaches. We took a train from London to Portsmouth and then boarded a ferry that took us to France. We drove from Cherbourg to Bayeux and those round abouts were quite a learning experience. Oh and we did the bus tour of London one day. It was nice and relaxing, though a little wet and chilly for my kids who insisted on sitting on the open second story of the bus.
I’m just not back to blogging about our trip too. Veterans Day has spurred my memories of those beaches.

]]> By: sandy http://www.rechelleunplugged.com/2009/11/the-tube-the-metro-the-eurostar-getting-around-in-london-and-paris/#comment-14840 sandy Wed, 11 Nov 2009 18:25:37 +0000 http://mysistersfarmhouse.com/?p=3277#comment-14840 Loved your post! This is a lot more interesting than lice! Thanks for sharing! Sandy Loved your post! This is a lot more interesting than lice! Thanks for sharing!
Sandy

]]> By: Kristin http://www.rechelleunplugged.com/2009/11/the-tube-the-metro-the-eurostar-getting-around-in-london-and-paris/#comment-14839 Kristin Wed, 11 Nov 2009 12:47:59 +0000 http://mysistersfarmhouse.com/?p=3277#comment-14839 I'm sorry, I know you were completely miserable, but I love these stories even though they make me kick myself since I've got about 4 train pictures (all ON the train) & nothing of the tube. I don't even have a Platform 9 3/4 picture because MY kids wouldn't pose. Turkeys. You'll probably never go back with CD, but fyi, you can get an el cheapo add-minutes-as-you-need-them phone at Car Phone Warehouse. Just make sure you REALLY know which numbers you need to include so you aren't stuck in the boonies of Scotland, trying to find your B&B & having to stop at the local forestry office (only live body within miles apparently...thank God he was there) to find out where the heck you're supposed to be going. I’m sorry, I know you were completely miserable, but I love these stories even though they make me kick myself since I’ve got about 4 train pictures (all ON the train) & nothing of the tube. I don’t even have a Platform 9 3/4 picture because MY kids wouldn’t pose. Turkeys. You’ll probably never go back with CD, but fyi, you can get an el cheapo add-minutes-as-you-need-them phone at Car Phone Warehouse. Just make sure you REALLY know which numbers you need to include so you aren’t stuck in the boonies of Scotland, trying to find your B&B & having to stop at the local forestry office (only live body within miles apparently…thank God he was there) to find out where the heck you’re supposed to be going.

]]> By: Nancy in AK http://www.rechelleunplugged.com/2009/11/the-tube-the-metro-the-eurostar-getting-around-in-london-and-paris/#comment-14838 Nancy in AK Wed, 11 Nov 2009 07:04:13 +0000 http://mysistersfarmhouse.com/?p=3277#comment-14838 Your pictures are beautiful! Your pictures are beautiful!

]]> By: Anita http://www.rechelleunplugged.com/2009/11/the-tube-the-metro-the-eurostar-getting-around-in-london-and-paris/#comment-14837 Anita Wed, 11 Nov 2009 03:14:30 +0000 http://mysistersfarmhouse.com/?p=3277#comment-14837 Loved reading your adventures. I went to London, Paris, Rome and Venice this past July. Luckily we stayed in Westminster in London where everything was in walking distance so never had to go underground. Paris was beautiful, stayed within a block of the Eiffel Tower, but could not walk to anything else. Rome, oh my, you take your life in your hands just trying to cross the street. Got lost there walking for about five hours but saw some amazing sights along the way. (We tried gettting three taxis but none of the drivers knew where our hotel was, finally told them to take us to the Vatican figuring they all knew where that was, we were staying just a few miles from there). Transportation was the easiest in Venice, no automobiles, only gondolas and water taxis. If you ever want to feel like a mouse in a maze, go there. Not even the desk clerk at our hotel could help us out on directions and she looked it up on the Internet. I would not trade a minute of my time in Europe for anything, loved it all. Keep the stories coming, can't wait to hear more. Loved reading your adventures. I went to London, Paris, Rome and Venice this past July. Luckily we stayed in Westminster in London where everything was in walking distance so never had to go underground. Paris was beautiful, stayed within a block of the Eiffel Tower, but could not walk to anything else. Rome, oh my, you take your life in your hands just trying to cross the street. Got lost there walking for about five hours but saw some amazing sights along the way. (We tried gettting three taxis but none of the drivers knew where our hotel was, finally told them to take us to the Vatican figuring they all knew where that was, we were staying just a few miles from there). Transportation was the easiest in Venice, no automobiles, only gondolas and water taxis. If you ever want to feel like a mouse in a maze, go there. Not even the desk clerk at our hotel could help us out on directions and she looked it up on the Internet. I would not trade a minute of my time in Europe for anything, loved it all. Keep the stories coming, can’t wait to hear more.

]]> By: Carol http://www.rechelleunplugged.com/2009/11/the-tube-the-metro-the-eurostar-getting-around-in-london-and-paris/#comment-14836 Carol Wed, 11 Nov 2009 03:02:51 +0000 http://mysistersfarmhouse.com/?p=3277#comment-14836 Cool stories and pics. Love seeing the boys vacation wardrobe...and the small bags they managed everything in. A handsome bunch. So that's where subway tiles get their name? Enjoyed the colors and contrasts of the pictures. Were you on this vacation also, or did I miss your picture, lol? Cool stories and pics. Love seeing the boys vacation wardrobe…and the small bags they managed everything in. A handsome bunch. So that’s where subway tiles get their name? Enjoyed the colors and contrasts of the pictures. Were you on this vacation also, or did I miss your picture, lol?

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