Time to go home

Awake and up very early to start journey home. Arrived at train station in good time. Train arrived, but my reserved seat number didn't exist!! After a lot of messing about I was provided with a vacant seat. Arrived on time to Paris so no problem checking in to Eurostar at Gare du Nord. Spent a pleasant hour chatting with a couple from Edinburgh, and then it was a mad stampede, as usual, to get on the train. It was already late boarding. It then became apparent we were not going anywhere. Tech problem which shut down the station.40 minutes later off we went. Late arrival at St. Pancras so had to scurry to Euston.
Euston was rammed with people waiting for trains. Lots of trains cancelled due to flooding!! Eventually boarded train 45 minutes late. By the time we arrived at Birmingham New Street I had five minutes to change trains and platforms. I threw myself on the local train with moments to spare.
On arrival at Droitwich, I tried to get a taxi, but none available. I was faced with a 20 minute uphill walk to get home. I really didn't know how I was going to manage it. One step followed another, ignoring pain in legs I finally made it!

I really enjoyed my break. I love Metz but maybe like Strasbourg a bit more. My trip to Luxembourg was interesting but it was soooo cold!
The highlight had to be the fabulous exhibitions at the Pompidou Centre Metz. I hope to visit Metz again next year in Spring.Read more