We were travelling first class and now we are travelling in a second
class Spanish train. Big difference. While on the train I realize I
could have made my connection in Perpignan and had a longer first
class train ride, but this I should of figured out for myself since
unfortunately the people we have met in the ticket reservations don't
care about your travel, especially if you have a Eurail pass.
I notice that as soon as they find out you have a Eurail pass there
expression changes completely. I don't know if this is because they
are paid commission or they resent the fact that you got a discount.
I guess the other part that I hated the most about my overlay in
Montpellier was the fact that it was about two hours and forty five
minutes of safeguarding yourself as well as your belongings as there
are a lot of scam artists just hovering around scoping the place.
Probably looking for some unsuspecting tourist cought off guard to
swindle. It was just uncomfortable. Security was also scarce.
On a lighter note we should mention that our ride from Nice to
Montpellier was quick, comfortable and enjoyable. Mainly because we
were in comfortable first class cabins, but also because we met a very
delightful Danish expatriate living in Nice.
Our conversations with him were wide and of course included the topic
of the comming elections (as most Europeans are interested), but also
included History, world cultures, business and Real Estate.
So you can see how our four hour ride went by so fast.
Marcel is taking a nap now since this is a long journey.
We should arrive around nine pm tonight and will continue sending
updates.
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