We're in France. Quel let down!!! We caught a taxi from Portbou over to Cerberes. It cost E15 but was cool. In 2 days we've got to like Portbou. This morning we went to the port, blogged, walked up the hill to see the monument to Mr BenjaminWe had our last beers at Cafe d'art with Phillipe et David and said our Adioses and Aurevoirs.
Going over the mountain took 15 minutes and there was a great view. We took a few pics and passed through border control without even being waved on. Our driver said customs take turns. One day French the next Spanish. We're now in Cerberes International railway station!!! Wow. Now I had no pre-impressions of here but I'm having to hold myself back from going to French stereotypes. This station does not honour an entrance to France. Of course the children needed to go to the toilet...
Henry came back saying "Mummy come and see the bugs" which she politely declined. Then Bella needed to go. I drew the short straw. First there was a dirty floor, dirty spray painted walls THEN I SAW THE STALLS. One had been sprayed by someone who needed to eat a lot of bread, rice, apple and toast. The second had flies covering it like wallpaper, I think even they didn't want to be in the first one! The third was no better. Bella and I washed our hands like we'd suddenly developed OCD. Holes in the ground be damned I'll be holding on until Germany. Only 3 weeks to go.
The waiting room needs a thorough clean or perhaps a fire bombing, I know that sounds extreme but I'm not sure superman with the big green clean machine could achieve much here.
I cross my fingers, toes and legs while I wait/espere/attente for the train.
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