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   bluca@fosstodon.org's status on Friday, 06-Sep-2024 03:41:47 JST bluca

   It's that time of the year again - #LPC and #ASG are happening soon, so time to get on the (rail) road: #Scotland to Austria and then Germany by #train! We start with a tram to Waverley Station, ding ding

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     And now time for the yearly rant about crossing the Eurotunnel: there's a perfectly fine passenger train from London to France and Belgium, so why are we boarding a shuttle train in a taxi? Well, because #Eurostar hates #dogs and is the only train company in Europe that doesn't allow them on board. So instead of a nice and quick direct route, we have to get a taxi on the shuttle from Folkestone to Calais, and then continue from there, at great expense of time and money. Thanks, Eurostar.

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     Made it to the continent in good time! Last leg of the day, this ye olde #TGV repurposed as regional express service will carry us to Lille, where we will spend the night. We start again tomorrow, but for now, checking the local craft beer situation in the north of France

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     Next leg, #LNER Azuma to London - already looking forward to the complimentary breakfast, pancakes are on the menu today, yay

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     5 minutes into the journey and Scooby already made friends with all the staff and half the carriage, while at the same time ensuring there are no pigeons stowaways onboard. Good boy!

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