Last day in Brussels and off to Vienna

 Following a hearty breakfast, it is off for a haircut, shave and beardtrim. I was surprised when he initially asked me what my blood group was? The reason for this became self evident when he started laying about me with the aptly named cut throat razor; by the time he had finished smothering me in various unguents and lotions, the place closely resembled an abbatoir.






My good wife said that the cuts will heal over time and the scarring will make me look as if I had been in a particularly vicious duel, which would be a testament to my manhood.

Following a fairly random wander we catch a tram to the military museum








which is surprisingly good and includes a VR show about Napoleon which was excellent.

Following a quick stop-off for a blood transfusion we taxi to the railway Station to catch our sleeper train to Vienna. Of course we are 2 hours early so we had plenty of time to stock up on victuals. 


As for the train, the Orient Express it aint; no club or dining car and our cabin toilet smells like a toilet. We try to convert our seats to beds, the attendant explains that it is very dangerous and should never be attempted by lay people such as us!


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