Wednesday, 13 Aug 2008 | Views [428]
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 >
Wednesday, 13 Aug 2008 | Views [634]
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 >
Wednesday, 13 Aug 2008 | Views [633]
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 >
Wednesday, 13 Aug 2008 | Views [576]
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 >