The year was meant to end with a dreamlike journey into the fabled land of EnidBlyton—London, a city long imagined through books, stories, and childhood wonder. At thecrack of dawn, my family and I set out from Rotterdam, full of excitement and quietanticipation. The plan was simple and perfect: board the Eurostar, cross borders with ease,and welcome the New Year amid London’s iconic fireworks.After completing Dutch and UK immigration formalities, we boarded the Eurostar a...