Destination: France

12 August, Tuesday

Wed, 13 Aug 2008 | By ronsan | Views [458]

Our sojourn in Paris was almost over – just a trip to the airport left. As we had so many problems on Saturday, getting from Charles de Gaulle to the hotel, we decided to leave early (6.30am) to make sure we were at the airport in plenty of time. Well, ... Read more >

11 August, Monday

Wed, 13 Aug 2008 | By ronsan | Views [671]

We had a very full day today, plus a rather sad thing that happened (not to us!) – you’ll have to read to the end to find out! We caught the Metro to the Assemblies Nationales station and then walked to the Place de la Concorde, intending to board ... Read more >

10 August, Sunday

Wed, 13 Aug 2008 | By ronsan | Views [670]

After breakfast in the hotel, we set off for Versailles by train. Luckily, two other guests, Charles and Violet (from Northern Ireland) were going as well, which was very helpful in negotiating the trains! We arrived, with hordes of other people, around ... Read more >

9 August, Saturday

Wed, 13 Aug 2008 | By ronsan | Views [609]

Got up at 3.30am(!!!) for our very early start. Allan had kindly offered to take us to the airport for our very early flight. We were in plenty of time but, although Ron had checked us in online the night before, when we arrived at the gate there ... Read more >

Gallery: Random

Sun, 10 Aug 2008 | By matt_and_mercaders | Photo Gallery

TRAVEL NOTES - The Joy of Sleeper Trains

Sun, 10 Aug 2008 | By matt_and_mercaders | Views [1201] | Comments [3]

Alternatively titled: 'how to lose a nights kip'. I've laid my cards out on the table here so you know where this particular journal entry is heading, however, I confess I was excited by the prospect of the sleeper train. Many of you will be aware of ... Read more >

Gallery: Paris

Thu, 7 Aug 2008 | By matt_and_mercaders | Photo Gallery

Paris

Thu, 7 Aug 2008 | By matt_and_mercaders | Views [2302] | Comments [7]

...and straight into the safe hands of old mate Tom Trounce. Some people might be disappointed that we didn't head further afield for our first stop - not us, our neighbours across the water have plenty to offer! dunnhumby Tom took us to a leaving ... Read more >

Gallery: Nice

Mon, 4 Aug 2008 | By simon_castles | Photo Gallery

Lyon, a cidade medieval

Sat, 2 Aug 2008 | By lina_santiago | Views [2965]

Cheguei em Lyon no TGV vindo de Paris. Impressionante a velocidade do trem e quão “macia” é a viagem. Parecia que estava voando – e sem turbulências. Em pouco mais de 2 horas percorri os mais de 400 quilômetros que ligam as duas cidades. Como já ... Read more >

Tags: lyon frança

Aizeney.

Sat, 2 Aug 2008 | By daznsaz | Views [682]

Arts, Crafts and food night in Aizenay which is about 10mins away. They closed off a street and had strange street artists performing, you had Katy with the strange dress, moped and blow up catipiller. Band of musicians that were superb, one of them ... Read more >

Gallery: Aizenay Marche Nocturne

Sat, 2 Aug 2008 | By daznsaz | Photo Gallery

Gallery: Mini Golf

Sat, 2 Aug 2008 | By daznsaz | Photo Gallery

Call me Tiger

Fri, 1 Aug 2008 | By daznsaz | Views [589]

Today we went to mini golf in Apremont. First we went to the bakers and got some cakes and had breakfast in the woods near the river. The first hole was a bit of a shock, as the ball went towards it a lizard came out of the hole and ran off ino the bushes.... Read more >

How could I forget Paris?

Thu, 31 Jul 2008 | By queenofbums | Views [669] | Comments [2]

I guess I should let y'all know where I've been since Pamplona, before I start commenting on my activities... I almost forgot about Paris, then to Münich, Jeni's in Schlammersdorf, around the Czech Republic, to Krakow, Poland for a day, and now I'm ... Read more >