- Location
- Next door to Mr Benn at No 54
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With all these smokers?
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And I thought the Germans were bad...
If the smoke gets too bad, we could stroll down to the TGV yards.
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With all these smokers?
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And I thought the Germans were bad...
It's called pres du hom. My French might be a bit ropey, but isn't that something like Near the man?What kind of establishment is this? Just looked at their "escapades" page out of idle curiosity - packages including
Contents of selection: Massage oil and lubricant two-in-one, four romantic candles, a silky eye blindfold, a pen, a vibrating ring.
I know I've led a sheltered existence, but what on earth is the pen for?
Edit: Just looked at the original French version, and it's a plume, i.e. a feather.
This starts to make more sense now.
Encore une blague subtile saccagée.*'Homme' - and I'm pres to one of those anyway.
@Mad Doug Biker would like it here. It has a terrace, overlooking a beautiful green communal space with ponds and veggie being grown (although the veggies might scare him) - and in the background are the main rail lines into Gare du Nord, with all the TGV etc parading themselves before you.
I've got friends at the start of a three week tour in France. They're camping due to budget constraints, much to the delight of one and the horror of the other. I won't tell them about your adventures...Saturday 10 September
I've arrived at my hotel: the Urban Hotel and Spa in Lille.
It's based in old house in an 'interesting' area of town. It has mixed reviews on the web but it seems as though there is a refurbishment process under way and the staff some very nice. They certainly didn't blink an eyelid about the bike and suggested I lock it in their secluded courtyard. They even carried my bags up to my room.
The house itself is quite something. They've done some very sensitive renovations to the interior.
My room is small but it has a really comfy bed and a nice en suite. Plus it has a proper coffee maker. And it's only £40 per night including breakfast!
I'm going to have a quick coffee and then pootle for some sightseeing.
Another big plus for this hotel is that, on a Sunday, breakfast is served until midday. Now that's what I call civilised!
there's no harm in keeping trim!The portions are a bit nouvelle cousine if you're ravenous after a ride!
Home for Gin o'clockMonday 12 September
I'm now sat Gare Lille Europe, waiting for the Eurostar check in to open. Vera is booked onto the same train as me.
Just have your pinny on and be supping gin as he comes in.Mr R suggests I'll be home in time to make his tea and walk the dog...