First stop... Brading train station.

Crossing the solent...

Crossing over to Portsmouth aboard the slightly rocky Wight Rider II
Cancelled trains and un mapped planes.

On our way across country as they have cancelled all trains after 10:15 so hoping to make it to Gatwick... oh and the French air traffic co strollers have gone on strike!!
Terminated and abandoned!! Swap trains e

Upon arrival at Barnham we were asked to leave the train as it was terminating. Hop over a platform and hope the next train gets us there...
Finally where the metal birds are.

Viva La Parisien!

We have arrived in the city of the sparkly tower. Have tickets for metro and will travel.
Not your average shop Boo Boo

Have you ever seen mice playing poker? I have now! A very interesting shop window for a pest control company.
Hotel Tilde

Have found our lovely boutique hotel. Off to explore the Canel Saint-Martin. Dinner in Paris.
Lovely wander through Paris.

Caught a glimpse of the sparkly tower... hotel is in a fabulous location and now off to dinner.
Les Delices D Amour....

Fantastic dinner at the side of the Canel St Martin. Had greek tonight or maybe Turkish... bloody good either way. Kebab, salad, rice, yogurt and turkish delight for pudding... bottle of wine andRead more
A memory to Diana

Stumbled over the memorial to Diana above the infamous tunnel. Been to Paris many times but never seen it before. A solemn experience. The flame in the picture is an exact replica of the one on theRead more
Leonardo Di Vinci

Have spent a wonderful day wandering through the Davinici Exchilbit at The Louvre Paris.
Found the collection to be outstanding with a wide range if his early works through to his final piece. The manRead more
Davinci Continued.

More from our trip to the Louvre.
Davinci Photos x 3

Davinci x 4

Davinici x 5

Davinci x 6

Davinici x 7

Some of Queen Elizabeth's Davinci

Davinci x 8

Davinci last few and last.

Warm up and snack

A quick bite to drink in Les Anemones cafe at the top of Rue Oberkampf. Warming up after a stroll from the Louvre.
The Best Italian

Had an amazing Italian in the heart of Paris just round the corner from Notre Dame. Amazing eclectic decoration and gorgeous food at Gigolos
Bastille Market

Spent a lovely couple of hours wandering through the Bastille Market. Everything a person could ever want or need food wise. Beautiful stalls and amazing smells make for a wonderful experience.