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Philip of Staines

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I love to share my adventures - and even more to enjoy yours! I live in Staines - and that is all you need to know...

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Philip of Staines @philipdp.bsky.social · 1d

Thank you! I've been on the phone to them this morning, the member of staff was lovely, but they say they'll be in touch later - hopefully with some kind of solution. Then I might relax...

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Philip of Staines @philipdp.bsky.social · 1d

Help! Eurostar have cancelled our train 09:01 Lon - Brussels this coming Monday, transferring our booking (for 47 pax) to the 19:34 arriving 22:35! But we have separate onward tickets via Verviers to Kevelaer in Germany, where our hotel is. Anyone who knows got any advice? @seatsixtyone.bsky.social

Philip of Staines @philipdp.bsky.social · 3d

Good point!

Philip of Staines @philipdp.bsky.social · 3d

Yes, but you'd think the promotional image would have some colour, especially if they've already put the logo on!

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Philip of Staines @philipdp.bsky.social · 3d

Great news, but what is about everything being grey nowadays?

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Philip of Staines @philipdp.bsky.social · Sep 8

Looks like I missed out this year!

Philip of Staines @philipdp.bsky.social · Sep 8

Now, this journey is inspiring me...

Jo Kibble (Political Animal) @politicanimal.bsky.social · Sep 5

Fleeing the country.
On our way to start the next, most ambitious (and probably last for a good while) Travelling Turtle adventure.
Even with help from this weird aerial form of transport, it’s going to take a long time to get to the starting point, so join me on Sunday afternoon for #Schengen200

Philip of Staines @philipdp.bsky.social · Aug 28

Home sweet home! Living opposite the station is a first class ticket all of its own...

Philip of Staines @philipdp.bsky.social · Aug 28

Trains flashing around everywhere - just like Mumbai, but with the doors closed...

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Philip of Staines @philipdp.bsky.social · Aug 28

Waterloo International - due to a fire alert, Waterloo Underground was closed, but a brisk walk from Lambeth North soon had me back on track.

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Philip of Staines @philipdp.bsky.social · Aug 28

St. Pancras International - on time and I'm at the front of the train.

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Philip of Staines @philipdp.bsky.social · Aug 28

Well, England...

Philip of Staines @philipdp.bsky.social · Aug 28

Lunch is served. Well, half a lunch.

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Philip of Staines @philipdp.bsky.social · Aug 28

After a bit of flirtation, we finally slip onto the high speed line near a place called Silly.

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Philip of Staines @philipdp.bsky.social · Aug 28

The scenery is looking prettier than usual, but that's because we're diverted via the classic line due to engineering works.

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Philip of Staines @philipdp.bsky.social · Aug 28

Off we go...

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Philip of Staines @philipdp.bsky.social · Aug 28

Hmm... I wonder if it will work?

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Philip of Staines @philipdp.bsky.social · Aug 28

After experiencing the overcrowded terminals at St. Pancras and Paris Nord, Brussels is the clear winner when it comes to Eurostar departure halls. And that's saying something...

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Philip of Staines @philipdp.bsky.social · Aug 28

Soon, we are in Brussels.

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Philip of Staines @philipdp.bsky.social · Aug 28

The new units are spacious inside, but could do with a carpet and proper seat covers. A buffet would be nice too. And they're quite noisy.

Philip of Staines @philipdp.bsky.social · Aug 28

A mercifully short change at Amsterdam Zuid, a truly miserable place to wait for a train. No Albert Heijn, no Smullers, just two kiosky places and virtually nowhere to sit. It must be a delight in winter.