Paris and London

We left Paris early in order to be sure there would be no difficulty in getting the Eurostar to London.  But, of course, the train was an hour late departing.  Other than that the trip was good and we were in London a little more than two hours after leaving Paris.  Arriving at St Pancras station, we were greeted by the Olympic symbol and while at the moment the emphasis seems to be on the Royal Wedding, there can be no doubt that the Olympics is going to be a very big thing here.  In fact, the next twelve to eighteen months should have a variety of important events.  it will be the Queen's sixtieth year on the throne, the Duke of Edinburgh will be turning ninety and there will, of course, be the Olympics.

Arriving at St Pancras International

We checked into our hotel and later found a very pleasant local pub, the Prince Edward, where we had a drink and then dinner.  

The Corner Pub

 
I don't think I could have had anything more English than my fish and chips, mushy peas and a pint of bitter.  I have to confess to a real enjoyment of mushy peas and warm beer.

Inside the Pub