Year 3 Day 359 “Living the Dream”. Thursday, 4/25/2024. Day 24 of 28-day European Vacation. – Day 4 in Le Havre France and bullet train to Massy, France. We checked out of the hotel early and spent some time walking around Le Havre. I am going to miss this city, our hotel (Hilton Garden Inn), and our hotel marina view.
Le Havre, France is a beautiful city and a must place to visit. The hotel kept our luggage while we wandered around town for the last time this trip.
Then we went back to the hotel. picked up our luggage and took an uber to the train station. Our train to Massy, France was sitting on track 1. It looked very different than the other trains. Much sleeker looking.
This train ride was super smooth. We did ride sitting backwards. The seats are huge and comfortable. If only they were going to be like this on our American Airlines flight home from Paris, France to Lexington, Kentucky. Although the typical airplane is about three times as fast as a typical bullet train. We are in Coach 1 upper level First class seats 95 and 96. First class is a little quieter, the seats are larger, and they have headrests. The car is mostly empty till we get to the first stop. A lot of people joined us there.
The countryside is beautiful.
We went through a lot of long tunnels. In the tunnels my ears kind of closed up. The only noise you hear in our car is a little low talking and the air compressor that opens the train car door.
Our route at some points ran along the Seine River.
I am amazed we made it to our hotel. Being your own travel agent has sometimes led to problems. But we got off the train in Massy and our hotel (Hilton Garden Inn) was close enough to drag our bags to. We are in a corner room on the 7th floor this time. The streets are a stream of constant pedestrian traffic. After checking in we went to a local supermarket. It was packed and the lines were very long. Steve is always thinking about construction.
Things to ponder today! Have to leave you thinking.
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To view the complete daily diary, click here – This starts at Year 1 Day 1: Living the Dream – Deestimes – Make every step of the journey count