Paddington Station

　　When our train arrived at Paddington Station, my daughter wondered where "that" famous bear's statue was. "That"? "Is there such a well-known statue in the station?" I wasn't interested in such a statue, but she insisted on finding it. Two policemen happened to pass by at that time and I asked one of them about the statue. He answered in a flash, which, I thought, meant the popularity of the statue. While taking pictures, other tourists were gathering around the statue. The suitcase which the bear had was the same one as mine, the Globe Trotter.
　　Then we headed for the Conrad London St. James by taxi as we carried as many as four suitcases. In addition, I had wanted to get on a traditional taxi in London. The cabin was wide enough and comfortable. The Conrad was really gorgeous. I had enough customers' points from Hilton Hotels to stay at this hotel, but if I had to pay some money, I wouldn't have chosen that hotel. The price was considerably high. This stay was their free offering.

　
パディントン駅に着くや否や、娘が行きたいところがあるという。熊の銅像があるはずと、、、なんやそれ？有名な熊らしい。で、探した。警察官に聞くとすぐに答えてくれた。写真を撮っていると他の観光客も集まってきたのをみると、やはり名の通った奴なのだろう。ちなみにこいつの持っているスーツケースは僕のと同じものだった。(^_^;)
　
さて、荷物が多いのでタクシーにて予約してあるコンラッドへ。ロンドン名物のタクシーには一度乗ってみたかった。広くてスーツケースを持って乗れた。なかなか快適。コンラッドはさすがに豪華なホテルだった。ヒルトンのポイントが貯まってきたのでここを選んだが、普通に支払って泊まるのはちょっと辛いかな。今回は無料招待の宿泊。