Day 32 Padstow to London

No sleep in toady as we have the 8.30AM bus to Bodmin Park for the train to London.

It rained a bit overnight, however in spite of being overcast it was quite pleasant.

The bus duly arrived on time, and apart from being stuck behind a street sweeper on a very narrow country road, we made good time to the station, the closest to Padstow.

Then onto London via Exeter, Plymouth and Reading, but not necessarily in that order.

All in all a fairly unfussed trip.

Paddington Station was confusing, however we managed to exit onto the street we wanted, and the bus we wanted arrived almost immediately, however they don’t take money these days, only credit cards (mine wouldn’t work) or Oyster Cards.

These I had to buy, where? Back in Paddington Station!!

Jo guarded the bags whilst I sorted the Oyster cards. No mean feat when there is nothing to tell that these cards are good for Train and Bus and in the station all indications are that they are for the train only!!!

That sorted, onto the bus, Praed Street, Edgeware Road, Marble Arch and Oxford Street and we alight for a short walk to the YHA on Noel Street.

Check in, room small and HOT with inadequate fan and window that opens only a crack-sweat++.

Go for a short walk, get lunch, at 3.00PM then back for some laundry and a plan of attack for tomorrow.

Wander out for tea, through Soho. The streets are buzzing and all the pubs are overflowing onto the footpath, 3-4 people deep. No idea what it must be like inside!

Find a Indian Street Food place to eat BUT do not pay Indian Street food prices-Tesco here we come

Have some ordinary French Merlot, that is grossly overpriced at about $24.00 AND that’s not a full bottle, only 500ml!!

Food was good though.