Good-Bye Paris October 19, 2006

The train for Brussels was scheduled for 12:55 PM so we took our time with breakfast and packing. We arrived at Gare du Nord in plenty of time so we had lunch at one of the small cafes lining the platforms before boarding our train.

We have really enjoyed seeing Paris and getting to know her a little. It is a city unlike any other. I would urge everyone to try to visit Paris at least once. You won’t be disappointed.

Our EuroRail Pass allows for 1st class travel and the train is modern and clean. We didn’t know beforehand but lunch was served which surprised us as this is only a one and a half hour trip. We passed but Holly snagged a coffee and I a wine from the attendants. After passing through a large agricultural are we arrived in Brussels.

Time to learn a new Metro system! After a few minutes of study and the help of a local Metro map we determined which way to go and were off to the north side of town and our hotel. We are staying in the Botanique area at the Royal Crown Hotel. The room is spacious and modern with free wireless access so we can catch up on correspondence and travel arrangements. A brief wander around the neighborhood and we are in for the night.