Versailles

Hall of Mirrors, just as promised, magnifique! Would have loved to rent one of the golf carts for an hour or two and push through the mega acres of gardens but, I couldn't be bothered. They had a tram too, but again, I was on a mission outside of the castle too. Grabbed some lunch at an outdoor food spot called Bosquet du Dauphin. Scored a table and chair even, in the shade. Then the crowds came and it was chockers. Timing is everything. Eight long, hot hours were spent there, on Day 1. Yes, I was a glutton for punishment and bought a two day passport for entry, thinking that I wouldn't be able to do it all in one, I was right! What I didn't cover the first day, I went back and got it the next. Simply popped the blister that I had grown day one, wrapped it up in a band-aid and went back for more. Brutal but worth it.Read more