The Eurostar took us across the north of France, through the Chunnel & dropped us off at St Pancreas International in London in around 2 & a half hours late this morning and then the fun started.
Our accommodation at Shoreditch called for a trip on the Northern line from Kings Cross Station, adjacent to St Pancreas, a trip of 10 minutes and 2 stops.
Got down into the bowels of Kings Cross Station to the Northern line only to find that it was closed for the weekend.
Clambered back up the escalator and asked a "conductor" how the hell we get to Old St Station and was told to go outside and catch a bus (205).
As we had paid for our tube trip I then stood in line of around 40 or so people for a refund which took ages as there was only one ticket cubicle open.
Then back above ground to get on the double decker not having a clue where we were to get off - you need to imagine 2 older folk with 2 large and 2 smaller suitcases trying to hump them onto a bus and that was after getting them through the two previous stations!
Nevertheless it was achieved and after a walk of around 1km in bright sunshine it must be added, we arrived at our accommodation.
The accommodation is a little quirky being on the second floor of a building known as the Framery which used to be used for some industry going by the large front door in the face of the building on each floor and the old lifting mechanism.
It is however located near what appears to be a housing estate so will be interesting to see how it pans out.
Did the usual on arrival - went to find the supermarket and have a look around the local area to get the lie of the land.
Need to work out our plans for the next 6 days so that we can get done all that we want to do.
