If we had the will to do it high speed train travel is very convenient. Eurostar averages about 150 mph (which isn't the fastest train speed in Europe) across the distance between Paris and London. In fact, in Europe the Eurostar isn't considered a high speed train. That designation is applied to the TGV. Under 200 mph is ordinary. It means you get from Paris to London in 2 hours and 20 minutes.
At those speeds we could make it from Albany to New York City in an hour. However, land acquisition and local opposition make rail improvements in the U.S. nearly impossible. Most passenger traffic in our country is carried across track that belongs to freight companies.
We are in London which is a way point to our cruise. After we've chilled out a bit we will drift over towards Covent Gardens and the West End.
Sounds like you miss Paris already.
ReplyDeleteYes. But I will miss London on Sunday and Norway next week. I will also return to not liking fish because I am mercurial.
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