No. It wasn't just rain last night. It was a full blown thunderstorm lasting two hours so not a comfortable nights sleep where it's hot and sticky and thundering and lighting. Oh well. Wake up refreshed then walk down the long street again. Obviously it's stopped raining but it's murky outside. Had a continental breakfast. Croissant and juice and anything else I can have. Lots of places offer these for good price. Got the the river seine again and its starting t...

My journey begins at kings cross st Pancras station. Am awaiting the eurostar train. The very first time I have ever been on eurostar and what an amazing experience it was. I began the journey with my decent rucksack and trolley holdall. Was always worried about my luggage going on trains and storing them like any traveller would be. Camera at the ready taking random photos. Then on the train and it is heaving. Full of people doing there own various trips, adven...