today sucked.
So casey told you all that we had left Amsterdam early and were on our way to nice. Well, the lady that gave us our tickets and told us which gate to go for lille, the city that we would use our eurorail passes to get to nice, she failed to mention which stop we got off at but on our ticket it said a city or station so we thought we would be fine. The train goes and goes and goes and reaches its final destination, brussells. Apparently we had to get off of the train like two hours earlier. We then had to buy another ticket to go to another town to get off the train to get on another train just to get to France. We get to lille around seven ish and find out that there was either a crash or a strike that prevented any trains to nice for tonight. So we decided to stay in lille for the night and catch a very early train to get to nice. As we look outside the train station we see four hotels automatically. We go into a couple and they are either full, too expensive or too dirty. We decided to give ourselves a break and splurge on the nice hotel where we currently are at. After lugging our luggage up four flights of spiral stairs we are ravishingly hungry. We were so desperate, we went to mcdonalds. It was horrible. Yet the most satisfying burger I ever had. Even though its not sitting quite well now. But that’s all for our very uneventful yet extremely tiring day and we will hopefully be blogging from nice tomorrow. We shall be riding trains from six in the morning to about six or seven at night. Wish us luck.
Maggie
Trina replied:
Sometimes travel can be sooo tier some and boring. Did you get to see any good sights out the train window? I hope that you are able to get on the right train and get to your destination!
I love reading about your travels. Thank you for taking the time to fill us in!
Love to you all,
Trina
June 21, 2007 at 11:59 am. Permalink.
Toni replied:
Is a “suck” day in Europe better than a great day in Eugene?
I hope this isn’t karma for hanging out looking at bongs, drinking champagne and walking in red light districts.
I see a fabulous day in your future. BTW – What did Casey eat at McDonalds? She won’t even go thru the drive up window for Kelli in Eugene
June 21, 2007 at 12:21 pm. Permalink.
Juanita replied:
Were you the least bit tempted to stay in Brussells for a day? I hope tomorrow goes better for you. Sometimes, trips are like roller coasters, ups and downs but always a thrill.
June 21, 2007 at 2:44 pm. Permalink.
Aunt Claudia replied:
June 21st – the longest day of the year…..bet you agree! You three have experienced more in the last couple of days than I probably will in my life!! I’ve heard unsavory things about Amsterdam in the past, but not from the ‘horse’s mouth’. I’m glad you made short shrift of the place, but also glad you had the experience. Bon ete! Le soleil aux emerger demain!! (OK, I’m sure I slaughtered that, but picture Orphan Annie singing it!!)
June 21, 2007 at 8:53 pm. Permalink.
Toni replied:
Je souhaite que nous pourrions voir plus d’images!
June 22, 2007 at 4:49 am. Permalink.
Martha & Nanu replied:
Yeah, sucky days happen. Sucking in Lille, France! Wow! What an adventure.
We love every word you are sending. We can hardly wait for your next blog entry. Thank you for this. Ain’t technology great!?!
Bible verse of the day:
Psalm 118:24
“This is the day that the Lord has made, I will refoice and be glad in it.”
June 22, 2007 at 8:08 am. Permalink.
John replied:
Hello All, Sounds like a great adventure, some ups and some downs. Great pictures, keep them coming. We’re missing you, be safe. Love you Mags
Dad
June 22, 2007 at 8:38 am. Permalink.
Marly replied:
I like Toni’s karma comment. I’m sure you guys got some rest on your verrrry long train ride at least. eh?
June 25, 2007 at 8:50 am. Permalink.