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    • TravelerEuropean Adventures
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      Day 6

      Pt. 3 of Paris

      May 30, 2023 in France ⋅ ⛅ 20 °C

      Part 3 Paris photos!

      -The stairwell in our hotel
      -Our breakfast buffet (and fresh squeezed apple juice... I had 3 glasses.)
      -I found out that there was a train gate named after the Queer icon, Josephine Baker, just down the street so we visited (yes... I had to buy tickets just for this picture lol).
      -We went to the Catacombs and it was way more intense than I was expecting. Pictures to follow....
      -The RER we are on has cherubs on the roof.
      -Enjoy this video of the way the hallways are laid out in the hotel we stayed at and how the lights are at each door for you to turn on the lights in the hallways.
      -I have determined that everyone in Europe can either juggle, play the accordion, or both. I have yet to see someone do it simultaneously though. This was fantastic entertainment.      Read more

    • TravelerParis Olympics
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      Day 11

      Olympic Immersion: What a racket!

      July 27 in France ⋅ ☁️ 19 °C

      It’s raining but fortunate that we have 8 hours of tennis in a covered stadium. In spite of an overloaded metro ride and crowded walk to the stadium, we settled in for some amazing tennis. Saw two men and two women’s single matches.Two of the top men's players and one of the top women's players did not disappoint. Names provided on Request🤣. Always a gift to see the best with folks from around the world cheering them on.
      Impossible to get food without an hour wait and more surprisingly, the only drinks for sale were Coke and Sprite. Guess who is a sponsor? Luckily we had a water bottle.
      Dying for an afternoon Noisette (espresso with steamed milk). Given the rain and chilly temperature, one line was short and I was able to score an ice cream - my mother would approve!      Read more

    • TravelerFrance and England 2024
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      Day 8

      Day 7 Roland Garros

      May 30 in France ⋅ ☁️ 15 °C

      After a 130am bed time we had a lazy start to the day. The sun kinda came out and then it rained again. All matches on the outside courts were on hold as a result. 13 degrees and cold today with Roland Garros suggesting we dress warmly for the night session!!
      With a break in the weather we headed out for a coffee. Found a lovely cafe with outdoor seating and enjoyed a Cafe Gourmand. Espresso and 4 different sweet treats. They were fruit salad, chocolate mousse, pink panna cotta in gorgeous little pots and 2 Madeleines on the side. On the way home we bought paninis and wraps for dinner at the tennis tonight.
      Dressed in warm clothes and wet weather gear in the bag, we headed to RG by Uber. Gates opened at 630pm for the night session. Queues were already forming at 545pm when we arrived having already been through a bag check. 615pm they let us in which was exciting. We headed straight to the merchandise shop then saw that Alex DeMinaur was playing on court 6 so headed there instead! We were not the only Aussies cheering! Into the 2nd set it poured and poured....15mins later all over and the sun came out even though it was 730pm. Fascinating watching the process of mopping up the water, taking off the covers and readying the court for play. De Minaur won in 3 which was exciting. Court Philippe-Chatrier was our next stop to see Gael Monfils play Lorenzo Musetti. Our seats were considered restricted viewing but we were happy with the view of the court. Much better than our seats at the US Open! 3 sets and Musetti had won even with the very one sided crowd. Monfils was out played. Fun to have been in centre court and experience the vastness, noise and energy. All over by 11pm so we hit Le Grande Boutique to do our shopping. 2 storeys of merchandise...overwhelming! However, I did manage to buy a cap, keyring, towel and tshirt!!! Peter bought a cap.
      Uber home tired but happy and it had stopped raining!!!      Read more

    • TravelerFrance and England 2024
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      Day 4

      Day 3 Celebrating my birthday

      May 26 in France ⋅ ☁️ 20 °C

      Woke to lots of lovely messages from home for my birthday and a sweet card from Janet and Chris. Another cool start to the day with glimpses of sunshine.
      We decided to walk to Roland Garros and see how far it was from our apartment. Breakfast was first stop at a cafe with outdoor seating. Shame about the smokers and vapers. Despite this we enjoyed our platters of orange juice, coffee, croissant and a piece of baguette with jam. At the same time we marvelled at the traffic and how the roundabout was negotiated by cars, bikes, trucks and pedestrians at once.
      Continuing down rue Victor Hugo we made it to Roland Garros. Tight security with areas cordoned off and long lines to get in. Discovered we need to be around the other side for our night ticket entry but our side for our day ticket.
      Heading home we stopped for a Panochet, shandy at home. Lunch and started watching the tennis on TV.
      Snoozes all round in readiness for the Moulin Rouge.
      On approach the outside was just how I remembered it from years ago. Sadly the windmill is not there. The path into the Moulin Rouge was lined with beautiful mosaic tiles showing the iconic windmill. Our table was close to the front and shared with another a group of Australians!! Champagne flowed as the cabaret style band played dinner music and sung. We had a yummy 3 course dinner, starting with prawns, then salmon with a red rice risotto and dessert was a mandarin jasmin tea ganache with crunchy rhubarb and almond crumble.
      The show went for 1.5 hours and was incredible. The combination of dancing and circus acts were amazing as was the iconic Can Can. It lived up to expectation and more. The costumes, music, choreography and dancing was entertaining and well performed. Lots of smiles, thrusting, gyrating and energetic dancing right up close and personal. To quote Chris, 'not a pimple in sight'!! Oh to be so fit and flexible.
      The end of a great day of birthday celebrations.      Read more

    • TravelerFrance and England 2024
      Day 11

      Day 10 Jardins des Plantes and beyond

      June 2 in France ⋅ ⛅ 18 °C

      Overcast and no rain this morning, just cold and windy.
      Metro 9 then 10 to Jardins des Plantes. We emerged from the train up yet more stairs to signs pointing us in the direction we wanted. The gates to the gardens were very impressive. Wandering through was a little disappointing as the garden beds were quite overgrown and looked unkempt. However, the main area was a bit better. Sadly many of the flowers were no longer in bloom or yet to bloom. It was lovely to be outside, away from the madding crowds and no rain. We enjoyed the gardens and took many photos!!
      With lunch on our minds we left the gardens and crossed over the road to the Seine where we saw some homeless being questioned by the police. We walked along the river through Jardin Tino Rossi. This area is lovely and popular to joggers. It makes walking along the Seine easy and enjoyable. Up onto Quai de la Tournelle in search of lunch. We walked past many stalls along the Seine including a book stall selling 2nd hand books which were all beautifully covered in plastic! Across the Pont de la Tournelle to a yummy lunch and Rosé. the view of Notre Dame from the back was incredible and showed the scaffolding and cranes. Lunch was on Ile St Louis. Wandering the quaint streets after lunch we happened upon an amazing gelato shop! Sadly the handbag shop was closed though. These gelato were works of art and yummy.
      Heading home we crossed Pont St Louis and there was Notre Dame again! Walked along the side reading the story of the fire and restoration on the hoarding. Just amazing to see what they are doing. Right by the metro in Place Louis Lepine was a flower market called Marche aux Fleurs Queen Elizabeth II!! It was huge and had the most beautiful flowers in bloom. Janet was 'in her happy place'. Bought Sarah a gorgeous strawberry shaped dish. Coffee called along Ile d la Cite. From where we sat we could see Sainte Chapelle and what we thought was the Palais de Justice behind amazing gold gates. Home tired and planning our day at Roland Garros tomorrow.      Read more

    • TravelerFrance and England 2024
      Day 5

      Day 4

      May 27 in France ⋅ ☀️ 15 °C

      After a late night from Moulin Rouge, we had a quiet morning washing and planning our next few days, in particular how to get to Monet's garden in Giverny tomorrow!
      Cooler today and overcast. The cranes across the road were up and running today as were the military helicopters doing low altitude exercises along the Seine.
      The need for a good coffee finally got us moving. We walked in a different direction today along the Seine. A totally different part of Paris. With supplies from Carrefours, the local supermarket and a bottle of gin we went to find lunch. The rain had started so we stopped at the first restaurant we saw. Yummy food and great coffee.
      With happy tummies and the rain stopped, we headed home to watch Rafael Nadal play in potentially his last match at Roland Garros. He played well but Zverev was the better player and beat him in 3 sets. Both were very gracious in their post match interviews. We witnessed the end of an era!!      Read more

    • TravelerFrance and England 2024
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      Day 2

      Day 1

      May 24 in France ⋅ ☁️ 16 °C

      We made it!
      BA 16 via Singapore to Heathrow and on to Paris. A long flight but I got some sleep using my fabulous travel pillow.
      Our apartment A801 22 ave Pierre Lefaucheux Boulogne Billancourt overlooks the Seine and Parc de Billancourt. There is a football field, exercise area and lots of green with paths.
      We had a well earned Italian lunch next door then went for a walk. The aim was to find the Metro and we discovered you can't use your credit card and weekly tickets start on a Monday!!
      The sun has been out all day and just like home, it has got warmer as the afternoon went on. Writing this on the verandah listening to the children in the park.
      Early bed time for everyone tonight.      Read more

    • TravelerFrance and England 2024
      Day 3

      Day 2

      May 25 in France ⋅ ☁️ 20 °C

      Woke after a good night sleep to a cool morning and the sun shining. In the Parc de Billancourt across the road, Saturday soccer was in full swing just like at home. After a slow start, we walked into Boulogne Billacourt for a coffee and look around. We sat outside in the sun with the locals and their dogs enjoying P'tite Faim, a coffee, croissant and a fresh orange juice.
      At 2pm we caught an Uber to meet Bill O'Reagan for lunch at Cafe du Commerce, a favourite of his and Mary's and very popular with the locals. The streets were busy, shops open and the cafes full of people. On the way we saw the Eiffel Tower, our first real glimpse of Paris!!
      Lunch was great fun, lots of laughs, chatter and stories. The food was amazing as was the wine Bill chose. The desserts were incredible, especially mine. The waiters brought it out last with a sparkler and sang 'Bonne Anniversaire' which was a lovely surprise. It was great to see Bill in Paris. He was so at home here, smiling, chatting to the waiters and enjoying himself. 3 hours later we left lunch and wandered Rue du Commerce while I bought a black pair of jeans. Hugs all round and we went home.
      The other excitement for the day was Fred Stolle messaging us with Wimbledon tickets for Wednesday of the first week!!      Read more

    • TravelerFrance and England 2024
      Day 12

      Day 11 Roland Garros

      June 3 in France ⋅ ☀️ 10 °C

      The sun was out but a cold start!
      Yummy P'tit Pain for breakfast near our place then an uber to Roland Garros.
      We headed straight to Court 7 as many Aussies were playing there during the day and we wanted a good position!!
      Jordan Thompson and Max Purcell were first up but were beaten in 2 sets.
      Next was Matt Ebden and Rohan Bopanna. Inspite their age, they played really well, showing skill and class. It was an entertaining match with amazing shots. They won in 3.
      While this was going on Alex deMinaur was playing Daniil Medvedev. I was watching it on the big screen behind our court!! He won in 4 sets, first time in a quarter final for an Aussie since Lleytton Hewitt!! Very exciting.
      Rinky Hijikata and partner followed on our court. They played 2 French guys with the crowd going berserk with every point. Sadly they lost in 3 sets. We had a great day watching the tennis in the sun and wandering the grounds.
      We decided to call it a day about 6pm and head home via somewhere for dinner. A bowl of pasta and cocktail went down very well.
      Now to pack for the Loire.      Read more

    • TravelerParis 2024!
      Day 6

      Boat Ride on the Seine

      June 29 in France ⋅ ☁️ 63 °F

      Adjustments had to be made to our trip due to the upcoming Olympics. But that enabled us to take a cruise on the river. What could be better than enjoying a glass of champagne or wine on the River Seine while in Paris?Read more

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