FranceCanal Saint-Martin48°50’55” N 2°22’18” E
September 18, 2024 in France ⋅ ☀️ 22 °C
Staying at the Ibis Styles Gare de Lyon Bastille. Just round the corner from the Coulée Verte and we went for a short walk up there before it closed. Then had a nice meal (cassoulet for Chris andRead more
FranceCouvent des Bernadines d'Antibes43°34’46” N 7°7’38” E
FranceCouvent des Bernadines d'Antibes43°34’46” N 7°7’38” E September 20, 2024 in France ⋅ ⛅ 24 °C
First full day in Antibes (this time!). Walked almost 15,000 steps. I got baguette and croissants first thing (after a lie-in till 8.30!!). Then went out a bit later to the market and bought someRead more
FranceCouvent des Bernadines d'Antibes43°34’47” N 7°7’38” E
September 21, 2024 in France ⋅ ☀️ 17 °C
Fairly laid back day with siesta and lots of lounging, and being obsessed with the terrace-visiting pigeons. Still managed over 10000 steps walking out to, just about Cap d'Antibes, and got fruit fromRead more
FranceCouvent des Bernadines d'Antibes43°34’47” N 7°7’37” E
September 22, 2024 in France ⋅ ☁️ 19 °C
Walked over to Juan-les-Pins and didn't like it so much. It was more resorty and built up. We had a nice coffee there, though, and the all was good and saw some interesting houses and trees.
I wouldRead more
FranceCouvent des Bernadines d'Antibes43°34’47” N 7°7’37” E
September 23, 2024 in France ⋅ 🌧 19 °C
Monday started with lightening, thunder and a power cut. So we didn't get out a huge amount and not till the afternoon. Though I did still get almost 10,000 steps! Wandered a bit in the afternoon, andRead more
FranceCouvent des Bernadines d'Antibes43°34’47” N 7°7’37” E
September 24, 2024 in France ⋅ ☁️ 16 °C
Almost 20,000 steps today! We hopped across the border to Italy on the train and wandered around a v
VERY windy Bordighera. Had a panini and beer for lunch. Oh and a capucinp and espresso. I got toRead more
ItalyParco Culturale Claude Monet43°46’47” N 7°40’25” E
September 24, 2024 in Italy ⋅ 🌬 22 °C
Last time I visited Bordighera (in November last year) it was a bit of a flying visit and I did not find the old town (which is a bit of a trek from the station). Very grateful to have a better mapRead more
FrancePlace Guynemer43°34’42” N 7°7’8” E September 24, 2024 in France ⋅ ☀️ 19 °C
And finally back in Antibes we found a wonderful crêperie (Crêperie Le Gout de Foudre) and some delicious galettes and crêpes before wandering back along the sea wall to the apartment.
WonderfulRead more
FrancePlace Guynemer43°34’52” N 7°7’23” E
September 25, 2024 in France ⋅ ☁️ 21 °C
And I also loved all the plants along the sea wall and the buildings. The first time I went to Antibes (in May this year) I discovered the amazing sea wall and dreamt of living in one of the wonderfulRead more
Happy belated wedding anniversary xxx [Kat &Alun]
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