Thirza Pidgeon’s 1937 World Tour – 19 August: From Paris to Lucerne, Switzerland

Thursday, 19 August 1937

Lucerne

Had a cup of tea as soon as arrived.

Left Baudin Hotel at 7 – caught Paris train at 8. Troyes, 1 stop run of 2 hrs – Then on to Belfort, a very large town, then Mulhouse then Bale [Bâle or Basel, Switzerland], very large had to change trains here, show passport luggage searched. The Swiss train, to Olten  and Lucerne. Arrived about 6, in time for dinner, Madame Pini met us & took us to the Wagner Hotel, then called and saw me. Gave me 21.30 to the £1.  The Bank 21.66 – so she made a few pence, took me around & showed me the shops, but I was too tired. Came home to dinner.

Switzerland

Switzerland

Switzerland

France

France

France

75011 Paris, France

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