Paris overnight
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
Antibes Day 1
September 19, 2024 in France ⋅ ⛅ 24 °C
First day in Antibes. Still beautiful, though lovely to share that beauty with Chris.
Antibes Friday 20 Sep
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
21 September Antibes
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
22 September
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
23 September
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
24 September Part 1
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
24 September Part 2
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
24 September Part 3
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
Plants and buildings along the sea wall
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
Nicolas Lavarenne Statues
September 25, 2024 in France ⋅ ☁️ 22 °C
These amazing statues are on the sea wall in Antibes until 7 October. We enjoyed looking at them the whole time we were there (including one we could see from the window and terrace), and I finallyRead more
Last night and morning
September 25, 2024 in France ⋅ ⛅ 20 °C
Walking along the sea wall at night is wonderful. The lights of the houses and boats in the distance are just beautiful.
We had a lovely time in Antibes and so grateful to be able to spend this weekRead more
Happy belated wedding anniversary xxx [Kat &Alun]
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