Night Train and the Gare

Night train from Lourdes to Paris -Austerlitz a lot more comfortable than last time. Actually got some sleep in our 6 berth compartment. SNCF now provides a clean pillow and sleeping bag, sealed in plastic, and you can actually sleep if you are tired, drugged (Tylenol pm), or drunk enough.  Of course a combination of all three works best!  0730 arrival then on to our favorite Starbucks at Gare l'Est which offers wifi, power outlets AND coffee...  Paradise!!  On to Germany in an hour then back to Paris on Saturday for Sunday flight home.