It's Not a Bus Pass but..




Mister E and I had a day trip to London on Saturday, catching up with the youngest who has recently graduated from University College and now started her first "real" job. It meant an early start but 2 hours and 15 minutes by train passes quickly with a good book to read, and a return journey ensures its completion too.

Previously we have made similar visits using a Two Together Railcard, £30 per year and so long as both named people (identified by their photographs) travel together there's a reduction of one third off the cost of the tickets but no discount for travelling alone. It seems, however, that I have now attained the magic age where I qualify (as has Mister E for several years already) for a senior rail card. One each means the same reduction at double the cost,  but with the wonderful flexibility for solo travel. The world or rather the UK's rail network is now my oyster!


Of course coming from the bracing North, we were astounded by just how parched London is. Forget grass with dry patches; the grass there is scorched yellow or else has crumbled away entirely leaving only brown dust. As for the heat, the stifling warmth of inner city life is, shall we say, perspiring? At least that's how I felt as I slowly cooked then dripped my way alongside the Thames ultimately finishing in Tate Modern.


I honestly had blisters on the sole of one foot when we wound our way back to Kings Cross for our evening train home and that was despite making use of London's bus network for part of our travels. City life and double deckers: I'd forgotten the thrill of climbing to the upper deck as the driver careers around corners. Still, back home, I won't be making a habit of omnibus travel; unlike Mister E who already qualifies I have to wait another 6 years for my free state bus pass.


Comments

Stephanie Jane said…
We were in London on Saturday too! Peckham and Brixton visiting Dave's youngest. It was swelteringly hot!
Caree Risover said…
Yes, we've had a drought in North Yorkshire but nothing like the temperatures further South

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