Homeward bound – Day 42, 29th
Paris in springtime It’s a glorious day and HongKong harbour, busy with ships, is glimmering blue green. It always takes a second-guess working out when… Read More »Homeward bound – Day 42, 29th
Le bateau 2018
Holiday to France in 2018. Paris, Alsace, Nancy, Reims, Paris, Joigny, Canal du Nivernais, Auxerre, Annecy
Last full day – Day 41, 28th
Looking out over the gardens at Chateau Vaux-le-Vicompte We took off from the “Moulin” and it’s pleasant yet industrial surroundings after playing fetch with the… Read More »Last full day – Day 41, 28th
Smash – Day 40, 27th
Morning markets in Annecy Lazy morning wandering around the lake and town. The clouds gave some welcome cover to the warmth of the sun. On the… Read More »Smash – Day 40, 27th
Chamonix – Day 39, 26th
Us atop the Gondola at Chamonix What were we thinking? The sight of snow perhaps? The dizzying height of Mt Blanc? Don’t know. Whatever it… Read More »Chamonix – Day 39, 26th
Switzerland – Day 38, 25th
The lake river through the garden in Annecy Enjoyed a beautiful morning walking through the village of Baume Les Messieurs. Very still and warm in… Read More »Switzerland – Day 38, 25th
Jura – Day 37, 24th
Baume les Messieurs 12 noon check out at Gustave’s table, what a treat. After breakfast we wander up the path taken by Gustave Courbet to… Read More »Jura – Day 37, 24th
On the Road again – Days 33 to 36 to 20th to 23rd
Auxerre We’re getting behind in our stories and indeed things seem to be moving so fast now that our minds can scarcely keep pace with… Read More »On the Road again – Days 33 to 36 to 20th to 23rd
A parting of ways – Day 35, 19th
Di heading into town for a recon Stop it! Another glorious day. Paul is up early to cycle into Bienon for baguettes and Di and… Read More »A parting of ways – Day 35, 19th
Pig guts – Day 34, 19th
Horse and cart riders out for the day on the canal It’s difficult to describe days on the canal because they’re kind’ve all the same. … Read More »Pig guts – Day 34, 19th
Le Grand Cru – Day 33 18th
Amidst the grad cru above chablis The little town of tanlay awoke to a crisp clear morning, We’d chosen to leave at 10am so we… Read More »Le Grand Cru – Day 33 18th