Okay, I can stop now. I know enough Italian as I got this one right!

I realised it would be a good idea to learn some basic Italian before my trip in September. Off to a good start, I think.

@maartje that sandwich looks good! What’s Rivella? (Adds Switzerland to Interrail plans)

@valhalla I have it on good authority from an Italian friend who likes train travel and coffee, that the coffee on Italian trains sucks.

Fortunately, the coffee machine in First is working. Despite the train operator being half owned by the Italian railways, the coffee is terrible.

The coffee machine in the buffet is broken!

The aforementioned host has found some avocado. Toast improved.

“Host” because to avoid a repeat of the experience that caused me to learn to drive, I paid an extortionate amount to travel in First.

The entire vegan food offering appears to be toast. Host has multiple food allergies and is sympathetic.

Early morning train to go ride gadgetbahns. This is the same journey, as far as Birmingham anyway, that caused me to get a driving license.

Alas, it is a Pendelino.