The train to Edinburgh - July 24
We are on the train to Edinburgh. I was quite stressed getting to the
train. The Underground was supposed to
take 10 minutes. Our train was to leave
at 9:30 am. We had
to walk to the underground and we knew we had to find the train at King’s
cross. We had to get our tickets at will
call and we had to turn in our oyster cards for a refund. So calculating back, we thought leaving
the hotel at 8:15 am should give us
plenty of time. First glitch came
when we tried to enter the underground.
They had closed the gate to enter due to some construction/emergency problem – Then it open but it was
rush hour and there were masses of
people to slow us down as well. Of course we
were carrying all of our luggage. Then
we got on the right underground. That
part did take just 10 min. But when we got to Kings Cross it was 9 am already. We found the place to get the will call
tickets. Nathan went off to try to turn
in the oyster cards for a refund. He was
not successful. Long line and then
problems with the machine. Plus I had
texted him saying the train had arrived.
They have a terrible system here.
You stand in the main station near a screen that tells you which
platform your train will come in on.
Once it arrives you have 10 minutes to run to the platform, find the
right coach, store your luggage and find your seat. So we were nervously waiting for Nathan to
return. I hate that rushing thing,
afraid that we would miss the train. Well
we made it. Now I can relax. We will be on the train until 2:15 pm. I am using my phone mobile hotspot.

my lunch
I don't know what the wifi situation will be in Edinburgh.
Sounds stressful but glad everyone made it onto the train OK. The lunch beverage should aid in the de-stressing process!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wild and crazy process this morning! I bet you were much happier after your lunch on the train. Nice that your phone mobile hotspot is working.
ReplyDeleteOh my I would have been a nervous wreck for sure! Glad it all worked out.
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