… might strike one not as that funny, but delivered with a proper British accent, it sounds hilarious! I was in London two weekends ago and it is the Piccadilly line that is for the place with that, let’s say, unfortunate name…
I like London, but it always astonishes me how long it takes to get in, out, or through it. Additionally, winters seem to get harsher recently, and that creates chaos in the UK’s already stretched public transport system. But I was lucky and made it there and back again with only manageable delays. In comparison, Eurostar travelers went through hell and then some.
This brings me to my point: traveling around Xmas/Year’s end is always close to a nightmare. First, there are a lot of people with the same idea. Second, the weather is bad and interferes greatly not only with getting in time to your destination, but also with the safety of one’s journey. Third, home is a really, really nice place when it is cold and dark outside.
The first time in years, I am at home for Xmas. Sure, we did go to London the weekend before, and we visited friends in Zürich during the holidays. But Xmas eve I was sitting in my couch with a stomach full of Lasagne. And I must say, I enjoyed that profoundly!
However, whatever point I was trying to make is actually going to be moot since we are soon going to New York for 10 days or so… Considering the rubbish weather and the new security measures that are in effect since yesterday, that trip is going to be a treat!
Hmmm, it seems I do not have a point after all. I very much would like to spend next year Xmas/New Year’s at home and avoid the whole travel craziness. But I somehow have a feeling that it won’t happen…