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NOT Possible..........YES IT IS.
Today we have a cunning plan to visit a couple of chateaus, but after yesterdays cock-up we call in to check if the bus is running. The only English words the lady at the information desk seems to have is "Not possible" We show her the timetable, explain where we want to go and the buses we want; “not possible” was the reply. We decide …
The Meals Crepe
We are on the move again. It's been raining overnight but it is still very warm The bus turns up on time and even with a major diversion we’re at the station an hour before departure (you know how it is). The TGV to Tours departs on time, again we have seats on the top deck, great for viewing but bad for dragging up suitcases. We arrive just …
Crept into the Crypt...........
The forecast was rain today. It's overcast as we leave the hotel after an excellent breakfast. We are off to the station for a train to Blois (pronounced Blwah), visiting our first chateau. From the station it is not clear where the chateau is, it a 50/50 chance, we turn left the right choice. Climbing up to the plateau the Chateau is on our right …
Chateaud
It's an early breakfast and then board the 9 am bus to the Chateau at Chenonceaux. It'a an early because only a few buses a day that pass the chateau. The Chateau and gardens are magnificent with the chateau gallery spanning the River Cher. In the Guards Room is the coat of arms of Thomas Bohier with the motto "S’il vient a point, me …
Adoring and Pushing
Today was my daughter’s 10th birthday. As with most parents, I can remember, as if it were yesterday, the day she was born. Parenthood is perhaps the greatest turning point in life.
We are really celebrating Hannah’s birthday by spending two days at Disneyland Paris this weekend. Today, on her actual birthday, we are in Tours, …
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