On 19 Nov 2006 09:08:46 -0800, "Dan" wrote:
>All,
>
>I will be travelling by train next week from Rome to Naples, to
>Florence, then back to Rome. This will be my first experience with
>trains. I have reserved my seats on each train (ticketless option).
>The first is an IC Plus train (first class). The other two are second
>class on the Eurostar.
>
>I have posted previously in this group and gotten many good responses.
>I just have one additional question. For the first leg of my trip, it
>says our assigned seats are "Coach 2: 53 -, 54".
>
>Correct me if I am wrong, but I take this to mean I need to board the
>second train car from the front and look for seats 53 and 54. Is there
>an entrance for each train car or do you board the first car and keep
>walking until you are in the second car (are they even connected for
>that matter)? Are the seat numbers easily viewable? Is it obvious
>where the luggage is to be stored (by the seat, or is there a seperate
>car for luggage)?
Seat numbers will be easily viewable, although there may well be
someone already sitting there. If you show them your ticket, they will
politely move and let you sit. Luggage goes over your head usually,
and can be a nuiscance if you're a short-ass.
>On the Eurostar, I noticed there is a restaurant car. Is it safe to
>leave our luggage behind, or should we take turns going to the
>restaurant? I mean no disrespect, but I have heard mixed opinions
>about the number of thieves on trains.
Frankly I wouldn't eat in the restaurant. I would grab a couple of
take away panini, slices of pizza plus a bottle of water and maybe
some wine.
(you'll sleep nicely after a couple of cups of red!)
Just keep your money somewhere close to you, and if snoozing, wear
your sunglasses. That way theives don't know if you're sleeping or
not.
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