ICE train to Frankfurt
Our major form of transport for most of the European part of the trip is the train. We have a 2-month Eurail pass which, mostly, allows us to jump on and off any intercity train in something like 22 European countries. To get from Amsterdam to Bacharach, we had to make 2 changes plus 1 unscheduled change.
Navigating the stations (major ones have at least 20 platforms) and reading the timetables is a bit of an art, but quite easy to pick up. For instance, the platforms are so long, your train (which may not be the only train at that platform) could be down one end and you wouldn’t know it from the other end of the platform. The trains are well marked with their destination and have either a 1 or 2 on the carriage to designate first or second class.
I’m sure we’ll have more train stories in the future, the main one so far is getting stuck in the door trying to exit the train in Rotterdam. You’ve got to be quick!
Amsterdam Centraal Station. Note that you have to know the final destination of the train, as your stop may not be shown on the board.
I hope you don’t have any creepy rail experiences like those in Eurotrip! Ps Leah I wish you were here, I’m drowning in environmental legislation and could use your assistance!
Sam xxxxx
Hi,
I hear you’ve upgraded to travelling in a Mercedes? Tell us more…
Lu
@ Sam: Nothing creepy so far, just a train load of drunk soccer hooligans at 9.30 in the morning! Environmental legislation sucks, send me an email if you need help!
@ Lucy: Did you now? We do like to travel in style and any other car would be a compromise in Germany. You want to skype tuesday (12 noon our time??) (Can’t get email on this wifi connection.)
12noon your time is 8pm our time I think. That should be ok. I work til 7pm tonight, so I’ll do my best. Talk soon!
Hi Guys,
Leah where is the reply to my email? I thought I would embarass you into replying by posting a comment on your webpage. We drowned over Easter in all the rain and Sam and I got drenched watching the Lions thrash the Swans on Saturday night. I am off to Manila in two weeks for a fantastic break with Gina. Reply to my email and I will tell you more. Don’t prang the Merc.
Love Dad and Gina
@ Dad – we can’t get email at the moment (just some other webpages). Promise I’ll reply when I get somewhere with a reliable connection – hopefully in Zurich. Happy Easter!