Cheers from London! We are here filming a pilot TV show following the path of Dan Brown's novel, now a major motion picture: The Da Vinci Code. Last week we left off in France (here's the link to the archives). This week we travel on Eurostar, check in to one of London's top hotels, hit some spots in the DVC movie and discover one of the best areas for Indian food. If you want to come on this adventure bring your wallet, because this is one of the world's most expensive cities.

MAKING A SHOW
We followed the exact tour I did in March. For more detailed information on the places we're visiting, here's the archive (check out the March and April 2006 stories). The only difference on this tour is the two high-definition cameras that follow my every step. Wow! I have new respect for anyone who works in TV � making a show is a lot of work. I didn't realize that people on camera have to do numerous takes from many different angles. They also have to nail their line � which for me is not that easy to begin with. Now try doing that in a public place without a loud truck driving by, a plane flying overhead or a kid screaming. It's just short of a miracle. I also had no idea there are many laws that prohibit professionally filming (especially in London) without permission and/or expensive permits. Many of the private places where we filmed demanded escorts, such as the Paris Ritz, Eurostar and National Gallery, to name just a few. But the fun part for me -- besides having two very cool cameramen/directors and my brother -- was traveling to amazing places and meeting interesting characters.

PARIS TO LONDON (VIA THE EUROSTAR)
We took the 186-m.p.h. Eurostar from Paris to London. Travel time is just 2:35 from and to the downtowns of both cities. Passengers depart and arrive in Paris' Gare du Nord and London's Waterloo stations (here's helpful info on Waterloo and Gare du Nord). Prices are reasonable (especially if you book in advance), starting around $100 USD roundtrip for coach class, $242 for Leisure Select (first class). Tickets are available online from RailEurope.com.