Eurostar

JennyWrenn
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Eurostar May 26, 2010 17:59:55 GMT

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Post by JennyWrenn on May 26, 2010 17:59:55 GMT

Wonder if anyone has used Eurostar for any overseas journeys and any tips, hints

I am thinking of going to Belgium this year by train instead of flying

It seems sensible just in case the Volcano erupts again and seems less faffing around in queues at the airport

Last hols the airline lost my bags so for two days had no luggage i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd161/GWDAdmin1/Smilies/Default/angry.gif

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Auricula Garden Sage I'd rather be quaffing vino surrounded by fragrant blooms - but mostly I'm weeding!! Posts: 36,606	Eurostar May 26, 2010 18:05:54 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Auricula on May 26, 2010 18:05:54 GMT I've been on Eurostar to Paris. Very good,efficient ( ran to time ) clean, comfortable. Only downside, the cost of parking at the station ( we went from Ashford,Kent ) it cost a fortune to park!!
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MamIDdau Head Gardener Does this rag smell of chloroform to you? Posts: 7,064	Eurostar May 26, 2010 18:29:28 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by MamIDdau on May 26, 2010 18:29:28 GMT I'll be going on it in August!! Decided to go on that instead of flying. More or less the same cost and if the volcano decides to have another go, we can still get home

JennyWrenn Garden Guru Posts: 19,513	Eurostar May 26, 2010 19:25:01 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by JennyWrenn on May 26, 2010 19:25:01 GMT Where did you stow your luggage Auricula - always panic when I leave it stowed somewhere I cant see it - I will have two mini suitcase type bags
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Auricula Garden Sage I'd rather be quaffing vino surrounded by fragrant blooms - but mostly I'm weeding!! Posts: 36,606	Eurostar May 27, 2010 0:03:45 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Auricula on May 27, 2010 0:03:45 GMT Like on lots of trains, there are bits at the end of the carriages, where you can pile cases and still see them.
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JennyWrenn Garden Guru Posts: 19,513	Eurostar May 27, 2010 18:57:16 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by JennyWrenn on May 27, 2010 18:57:16 GMT Thanks Auricula - I am looking fwds to it - I like train journeys
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Auricula Garden Sage I'd rather be quaffing vino surrounded by fragrant blooms - but mostly I'm weeding!! Posts: 36,606	Eurostar May 27, 2010 23:13:40 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Auricula on May 27, 2010 23:13:40 GMT Enjoy
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Ladygardener Garden Sage Posts: 58,473	Eurostar May 28, 2010 5:24:50 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Ladygardener on May 28, 2010 5:24:50 GMT I went to Brussels on Eurostar for a long weekend. I thought it was a great way to get there. Hope you have a great time.
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JennyWrenn Garden Guru Posts: 19,513	Eurostar May 28, 2010 6:14:52 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by JennyWrenn on May 28, 2010 6:14:52 GMT Am going to Brussels Lady and then onto Bruges where our bike tour starts - never thought of the train before have to say but the ash cloud has got me a bit worried Other people on this tour are coming from the US
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Auricula Garden Sage I'd rather be quaffing vino surrounded by fragrant blooms - but mostly I'm weeding!! Posts: 36,606	Eurostar May 29, 2010 1:50:14 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Auricula on May 29, 2010 1:50:14 GMT Bruges is lovely My brother and s.i.l. have been from Cambridge to Seville by train ( several trains) and loved the journey
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JennyWrenn Garden Guru Posts: 19,513	Eurostar May 29, 2010 5:22:25 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by JennyWrenn on May 29, 2010 5:22:25 GMT I tried calling them yesterday as I needed to SPEAK TO SOMEONE but the lines were busy continually - they close at 7pm so I thought I would call them at 10 to - THEY WERE CLOSED I will try again today <shriek>
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JennyWrenn Garden Guru Posts: 19,513	Eurostar May 29, 2010 11:44:28 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by JennyWrenn on May 29, 2010 11:44:28 GMT I 'phoned them at one min past 9 - they open at 9 - so got first in the queue - have to say the lady was really helpful and didnt rush me So there was someone there all along ;D
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Auricula Garden Sage I'd rather be quaffing vino surrounded by fragrant blooms - but mostly I'm weeding!! Posts: 36,606	Eurostar May 29, 2010 16:49:24 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Auricula on May 29, 2010 16:49:24 GMT So pleased
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Eurostar Jul 28, 2010 18:20:22 GMT

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Post by JennyWrenn on Jul 28, 2010 18:20:22 GMT

Well my first journey on Eurostar completed and was reasonably impressed

It would have helped if an announcement was made to say when going into tunnel and also when we got to France and then into Belgium

Only reason knew was when my moby kept bleeping me to tell me ie "Welcome to France" etc

Very fast and comfortable and much much preferable to flying

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Eurostar Jul 28, 2010 19:47:40 GMT

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Post by Ruthie on Jul 28, 2010 19:47:40 GMT

Glad it went well Jenny. Not quite the same but me and my sis went to France last week by Eurotunnel, you know, with the car, and found it all very efficient. Will do it again, especially as we can pay by tesco vouchers so next year it will cost nothing!

Erm, are you in Belgium now then? If so, have a great time!

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Eurostar Jul 29, 2010 5:20:08 GMT

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Post by JennyWrenn on Jul 29, 2010 5:20:08 GMT

No am back now Ruthie - my other friend who came with me was amazed - he hadnt been on Eurostar before -

- no queues - no faffing about at customs going thru bags and stuff - quick thru passport control too

I just hate the queuing at the airport - handing in bags at the Check In

none of that as you take them all on board with you and no baggage weight restriction either

All Good

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Ladygardener Garden Sage Posts: 58,473	Eurostar Jul 29, 2010 7:01:10 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Ladygardener on Jul 29, 2010 7:01:10 GMT Glad to hear you enjoied the experience JW.
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MamIDdau Head Gardener Does this rag smell of chloroform to you? Posts: 7,064	Eurostar Jul 29, 2010 19:42:26 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by MamIDdau on Jul 29, 2010 19:42:26 GMT We're going on it in a month or so. I'm sooooooo excited!

JennyWrenn Garden Guru Posts: 19,513	Eurostar Jul 30, 2010 17:47:07 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by JennyWrenn on Jul 30, 2010 17:47:07 GMT It is exciting if you havent travelled on it before - where are you going to and from
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MamIDdau Head Gardener Does this rag smell of chloroform to you? Posts: 7,064	Eurostar Jul 31, 2010 16:27:43 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by MamIDdau on Jul 31, 2010 16:27:43 GMT North Wales, London, Lyon

Auricula Garden Sage I'd rather be quaffing vino surrounded by fragrant blooms - but mostly I'm weeding!! Posts: 36,606	Eurostar Aug 1, 2010 9:19:48 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Auricula on Aug 1, 2010 9:19:48 GMT Ooh sounds lovely AL
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