Thursday, 27 September 2012
Wednesday, 26 September 2012
Lost in Bordeaux
Oh dear Pam and I got very lost yesterday afternoon during our free time in Bordeaux and almost missed the bus!!! We were 5 minutes late by the time we eventually found the meeting place, everyone had gone and we were left non-plussed. We had been given specific instructions to ask a French person if we became lost. We did this on four occassions and were given a bum steer each time! Eventually , more by good luck that goood management we began to 'find' our way to the meeting point. We tried to call the guide, Julian, who told us we must do this, we should always have his phone number on us. Three times we got his answering machine!!!! Anyhow OUR common sense prevailed, we made our way to where the bus let us off and lo and behold there was the bus, full of people, with the guide standing and flapping on the street corner - supposedly looking for us. We think that maybe he was going to pick up any two people that he could to make up the numbers!!!!
To cut a long story short, I had a very serious discussion with him, we have had very good service all day today and he has made sure that we have been in attendance at each meeting point.
Today we have been to the wine growing area around Bordeaux. There are vines everywhere growing red merlot grapes. I tried some but gave up after I saw a bottle worth 110 000 Euros. I didn't approach it for fear of breaking it. The land is worth $5million per hectare there. Much of it is owned now by insurance companies who invest there. The chateaus there are very nice looking - but I am pleased that I am not doing the cleaning.
We also went for lumch at some swanky eatery which seemed to have spiral staircases to Heaven. It rained while we were eating and one table had been left free. It soon became obvious why as the water poured down into a strategically placed pot plant. Another three course meal of quiche and salad (garnish Pam called it), duck and and some other unidentifiable stuff and a chocolate mouse followed by strong coffee that you could stand your spoon up in without fear of it falling.
After lunch we went to visit St Emilion's cave where he lived for 17 years and an underground church that the Benadictine monks had hewn from the limestone. We also went in the catacombes where they had buried the dead ones. If you were rich you could also be buried there. There were no bones though, they had been removed to a museum. Tourists kept stealing them. Hope my bones never make it to a museum!
This is the church that Pam and I were gawking at wehn we the Gods intervened and lost us.
This is where your next bottle of merlot is coming from - if you can afford it in about 10 years time.
These casks have merlot already in them and they will be left there for a lonnnng time before bottling. 2011 vintage.
Pam and I in with the casks!
An old Fiat car that we saw in a car park.
Tonight we are washing etc for tomorrow we are off to Tours through the Loire River Valley where there are more vines etc. Apparently we are going to visit an ABC (another bloody castle) on the way which has furniture and tapestries- maybe I should throw a few pieces that I like into the already bulging suitcase! Ian. be sure to bring the trailer when coming to the airport!
To cut a long story short, I had a very serious discussion with him, we have had very good service all day today and he has made sure that we have been in attendance at each meeting point.
Today we have been to the wine growing area around Bordeaux. There are vines everywhere growing red merlot grapes. I tried some but gave up after I saw a bottle worth 110 000 Euros. I didn't approach it for fear of breaking it. The land is worth $5million per hectare there. Much of it is owned now by insurance companies who invest there. The chateaus there are very nice looking - but I am pleased that I am not doing the cleaning.
We also went for lumch at some swanky eatery which seemed to have spiral staircases to Heaven. It rained while we were eating and one table had been left free. It soon became obvious why as the water poured down into a strategically placed pot plant. Another three course meal of quiche and salad (garnish Pam called it), duck and and some other unidentifiable stuff and a chocolate mouse followed by strong coffee that you could stand your spoon up in without fear of it falling.
After lunch we went to visit St Emilion's cave where he lived for 17 years and an underground church that the Benadictine monks had hewn from the limestone. We also went in the catacombes where they had buried the dead ones. If you were rich you could also be buried there. There were no bones though, they had been removed to a museum. Tourists kept stealing them. Hope my bones never make it to a museum!
Both stainless steel and oak casks are used
These casks have merlot already in them and they will be left there for a lonnnng time before bottling. 2011 vintage.
Pam and I in with the casks!
An old Fiat car that we saw in a car park.Monday, 24 September 2012
Carcassonne
From the outside of the walled city
Biarritz - the beach with the Atlantic Ocean. In the back ground is the beach house of one of the royals, it is now a hotel.
The enitre bay at Biarritz looking from the lighthouse.This morning Pam has gone on an extra tour to the Pyrenees and a Funicular ascent. The scenic drive hangs of a precipice I'm told, so decided to stay at home and catch up on some housekeeping etc. I am sure she will enjoy it although the weather isn't being as kind as we would have liked. Apparently we can expect this cooler, wetter weather for a few days. We have been lucky so far with lovely weather really so should not complain.
Later this morning we set of for Bordeaux for 2 days. We will be visiting a French Chatuea Estate where will will wine taste. Pam and I have decided that we are quite fond of Rose. Last night for dinner we entreated the tour guide to give us Rose instead of a white wine. We were able to finish the bottle between us before the rest were able to share! Don't worry we are told that you don't wake up with a head ache as there are no preservatives. We have been well fed with a dinner at almost every stop included. These have been three course meals and of course you can't leave any on your plate - that would be considered rude I'm sure. I'm sure when we get off the plane in Brisbane Pam's husban, Ian, will be able to roll us into the car!!! Of course at each stop there is gelato and we must try every flavour before we come home. And the cakes, slices and tarts in the little pattisseries are both cheap and wonderful and they don't skimp on the size of the slice also. The bread is to die for - crusty and tasty. Each day we havee to have a baquette with ham and salad with cheese. Someone has to keep the French economy rolling along and at the moment Pam and I feel that it is our duty. I hope you folk at home are working hard to keep up the funds for us.
We checked out some real estate near Avignon and decided that maybe we should never go home.!!!! Pam's husband didn't send enough money for us to purchase and stay unfortunately!
We have both been well, with no colds, sniffles or headaches fortunately. Occassionally the old bones get a bit stiff and sore from the long bus drives but apart from that things have been great - touch wood.
Saturday, 22 September 2012
Nice
Well here we are in Nice, having passed through Lyon, Avignon and Provence. That was a whirlwind. The country around Avignon and Provence is beautiful with crops and vineyards. They didn't give us much wine at the wine tasting but we made up for it at the free dinner.
Yesterday as we came in we went to Monaco where you have to pay before you are allowed to enter. You can become a citizen if you are a billionaire. Guess that counts most of us out.
The pictures on the end of this building were done by that famous street painter artist - Kubler or something like that. This is in Lyon
This is the harbour of Monaco. It is only a small part of it. I couldn't fit the rest of it in. They are having a yacht show hence lots of expensive boats and classy people.
This is the church in Monaco where the Grimaldis get married and buried. We saw Grace's and Ranier's graves which are in the church with all the rest of their dead relatives.
Today has been a 'rest' day in Nice. This morning we went and found a laundromat - no small feat. This afternooon Pam is doing some high roads and a perfumery but that high stuff isn't for me!
Tomorrow we head south even further - almost to the Spanish border and then continue on to the west coast of France.
Now I am off to the beach to sit and walk and relax. It feels strange to do nothing. Even better than work!
Yesterday as we came in we went to Monaco where you have to pay before you are allowed to enter. You can become a citizen if you are a billionaire. Guess that counts most of us out.
The pictures on the end of this building were done by that famous street painter artist - Kubler or something like that. This is in Lyon
This is the harbour of Monaco. It is only a small part of it. I couldn't fit the rest of it in. They are having a yacht show hence lots of expensive boats and classy people.
This is the church in Monaco where the Grimaldis get married and buried. We saw Grace's and Ranier's graves which are in the church with all the rest of their dead relatives.Tomorrow we head south even further - almost to the Spanish border and then continue on to the west coast of France.
Now I am off to the beach to sit and walk and relax. It feels strange to do nothing. Even better than work!
Wednesday, 19 September 2012
Last day in Paris
Today we have had a busy day in Paris walking from place to place and riding the buses. We went to the Place de la Concorde and through the gardens of Louvre. We went to the shopping complex of Lafayette where we were supposed to be impressed as they had all of the big brands on sale.
Tonight we joined the people from the new trip. They were 46 in number so no empty seats to move around in. The guide is a Frenchman who was educated in the US so has a very strange accent. Pam says if he continues to call us his 'family' many more times she will put him under the bus and make him into an organ donor. We have only had him since 5pm this afternoon - so a total of less that 4 hours!
Lunch today
The crowd trying to see Mona Lisa at the Louvre
Outside Moulin Rouge - a fantastic show!
Lunch today
Lunch today
We have an early start tomorrow - off to Lyon, a long drive. The guide also made us very 'happy' by telling us this hotel would be the best of the trip. We thought it was pretty ordianry to be quite honest so it will be interesting to see what the rest are like. Oh happy days ahead.
Tonight we joined the people from the new trip. They were 46 in number so no empty seats to move around in. The guide is a Frenchman who was educated in the US so has a very strange accent. Pam says if he continues to call us his 'family' many more times she will put him under the bus and make him into an organ donor. We have only had him since 5pm this afternoon - so a total of less that 4 hours!
Lunch today
The crowd trying to see Mona Lisa at the Louvre
Outside Moulin Rouge - a fantastic show!
Lunch today
Lunch todayMonday, 17 September 2012
Versailles, Paris
Today has been a long day at Versailles with a small group of 8 and a lovely young lady guide. It was another free day because of Heritage Weekend for Parisians and other visitors. We even got a refund of part of our ticket from the company because there was no fee to get into one part of the palace.
The palaces and other buildings were very ornate. Although they were kings and queens I wouldn't like to have lived in their time. The Sun King, Lois XIV, lived till he was 77 but during that time he only had 11 baths. He did everything with an audience - yes, EVERYTHING!!! Each day they 'powdered' or had a wipe over -that was all, no bathrooms or toilets.
Mary Antoinette's little hamlet that she built 6 years before her beheading was quaint but in a bad state of disrepair so we were unable to go into the buildings.
The thing that impressed me the most was the gold leaf that gilded almost everything. WOW, the expense. No wonder it is well guarded and has high security.
We had lunch at a small resteraunt in the grounds. It originally was a stable so had feed and hay troughs.
King Lois XIVs bed - glad he didn't fall out, he would have broken his neck! The rail is where people stood behind and watched his every move.
A very small part of the gardens at Versailles. I think I might try to replicate these in my front yard. Only problem is that I can't fit in the lakes and fountains.
All of the doors are very ornate, gilded with gold leaf.
We are now back in Paris and thinking about a walk to the Tower or a boat ride - decision still pending!
The palaces and other buildings were very ornate. Although they were kings and queens I wouldn't like to have lived in their time. The Sun King, Lois XIV, lived till he was 77 but during that time he only had 11 baths. He did everything with an audience - yes, EVERYTHING!!! Each day they 'powdered' or had a wipe over -that was all, no bathrooms or toilets.
Mary Antoinette's little hamlet that she built 6 years before her beheading was quaint but in a bad state of disrepair so we were unable to go into the buildings.
The thing that impressed me the most was the gold leaf that gilded almost everything. WOW, the expense. No wonder it is well guarded and has high security.
We had lunch at a small resteraunt in the grounds. It originally was a stable so had feed and hay troughs.
King Lois XIVs bed - glad he didn't fall out, he would have broken his neck! The rail is where people stood behind and watched his every move.
A very small part of the gardens at Versailles. I think I might try to replicate these in my front yard. Only problem is that I can't fit in the lakes and fountains.
This is the restaraunt where we had lunch. Notice the feed troughs and hay racks. The floor was the original cobbles - hard on the feet after a day of walking.
All of the doors are very ornate, gilded with gold leaf.Sunday, 16 September 2012
Paris - Day 1
Today we caught the train from Frankfurt at 9.00am. We arrived in Paris at 12.50pm - a fast and very comfortable trip. Pam thinks we should be able to ride like that everywhere, plenty of leg room and the seats were very good too. We were served a meal at about 10.30am.
We found a taxi which brought us to the Novotel here in Paris. It is OK but a bit squeezy and claustrophobic in the bath room. Nowhere to hang all of the washing so there are unmentionables hanging from most things.
This afternoon we walked for 4 hours to the Eiffel Tower, the L'Arc to Triomphe and down the main shopping street where they sell ordinary things at very expensive prices.
The plan is to go to Versailles tomorrow for the day, then the next morning we are going to go up the Eiffel Tower. Today the place was crawling with people all over the city as all the museums and attractions were free - some special day, so even walking was difficult, dodging and weaving people, bikes and cars, not to mention the odd dog dropping.
On Monday night we are going to Moulin Rouge. We hope to get in lots of sight seeing on Monday before then and then again Tuesday before we meet up with the tour group at 5.00pm for drinks or something.
Pam taking photo of Herbie with the smallest bread rolls we haveever seen anywhere! We escaped to a resteraunt out of the cold and rain.
Enjoying the music on our Prague river cruise. It was freezing! I never knew that wind blew through leather before.
This is a vehicle where 10 people sit at the 'bar' and pedal and drink beer as it meanders through the streets. Looks like a lot of fun and they are very noisy! I think it takes a lot of beer to keep it moving.
This is the view from the door of the Novotel where we are staying in Paris.
Under the Tower, working up enough courage to go to the top on Monday!!!!!!!! I think Pam may have a job ahead of her to get me there, but I will be trying.!
Our last day of the Bohemian trip was mostly spent in travel and then a dinner at night with the people before we all went our separate ways. We had been fortunate as the group was small and mostly very nice people from all walks of life. Let's hope the next trip is the same.
We found a taxi which brought us to the Novotel here in Paris. It is OK but a bit squeezy and claustrophobic in the bath room. Nowhere to hang all of the washing so there are unmentionables hanging from most things.
This afternoon we walked for 4 hours to the Eiffel Tower, the L'Arc to Triomphe and down the main shopping street where they sell ordinary things at very expensive prices.
The plan is to go to Versailles tomorrow for the day, then the next morning we are going to go up the Eiffel Tower. Today the place was crawling with people all over the city as all the museums and attractions were free - some special day, so even walking was difficult, dodging and weaving people, bikes and cars, not to mention the odd dog dropping.
On Monday night we are going to Moulin Rouge. We hope to get in lots of sight seeing on Monday before then and then again Tuesday before we meet up with the tour group at 5.00pm for drinks or something.
Pam taking photo of Herbie with the smallest bread rolls we haveever seen anywhere! We escaped to a resteraunt out of the cold and rain.
Enjoying the music on our Prague river cruise. It was freezing! I never knew that wind blew through leather before.
Unfortunately it rained when we got to Prague making it wet and miserable. The wind was so bitterly cold. I wouldn't like to be there in winter. We really didn't see Prague at its best.
This is a vehicle where 10 people sit at the 'bar' and pedal and drink beer as it meanders through the streets. Looks like a lot of fun and they are very noisy! I think it takes a lot of beer to keep it moving.
This is the view from the door of the Novotel where we are staying in Paris.
Under the Tower, working up enough courage to go to the top on Monday!!!!!!!! I think Pam may have a job ahead of her to get me there, but I will be trying.!Monday, 10 September 2012
Auschwitz
Tins which held the poisonous gas
Suitcases from detainees. Victims have been identified by their cases.
Shoes - adults
Dormitories with double fence and barbed wire.
The front gate through which prisoners entered each day
Budapest
Well I have finally worked it out, I couldn't post as the site was in magyar, the Hungarian language! We arrived in Budapest yesterday afternoon after travelling through Slovakia from Poland. Slovakia is a very pretty country with only 5 million people. It must look like a traditional Christmas Card when it snows.
On our last night in Poland we went to a dinner with folk dancing. We were encouraged to join in and many of us did. There were vodka shots all around, beer and wine. The meal was very good and a great time was had by all.
Last night we went to a dinner cruise on the Danube. The city of Budapest is very pretty by night with all of the old buildings lit up. We had dinner on the way up the river and on the way back sat on the top deck and took in the sights. Today we went on a trip around and had a look at those sights. We went to Parliament house which is a fantastic building - huge and expensive.
At lunch time we ate in this small village of artists where we were then able to do some shopping with embroidery and ceramics etc.
Tonight it is a Be My Guest dinner where we go to a Hungarian vineyard and eat there - and I dare say there will be free wine again. We have been very well fed on this leg of the trip, not having to buy one meal. I am sure we have gained weight - thank goodness for stretchy pants!
One of the laides had a nasty fall today with the uneven cobblestones in the old sector of this city. They called an ambulance and she went to hospital where they stitched her knee back together. It was a very nasty cut - lots of blood. It is so easy to trip on the cobblestones. You either have to walk and watch where you are going or stop and take pictures or look at things - you can't do both together.
We are in the Ramada Hotel here. It is very nice but Pam and I have managed to make it look like a Chinese laundry with wet clothes hanging from ever spot possible - even the floor lamp and the television! I washed my socks and dried them with the hair dryer in the top. They sure looked funny, something like a contraceptive I think!!!
On our last night in Poland we went to a dinner with folk dancing. We were encouraged to join in and many of us did. There were vodka shots all around, beer and wine. The meal was very good and a great time was had by all.
Last night we went to a dinner cruise on the Danube. The city of Budapest is very pretty by night with all of the old buildings lit up. We had dinner on the way up the river and on the way back sat on the top deck and took in the sights. Today we went on a trip around and had a look at those sights. We went to Parliament house which is a fantastic building - huge and expensive.
At lunch time we ate in this small village of artists where we were then able to do some shopping with embroidery and ceramics etc.
Tonight it is a Be My Guest dinner where we go to a Hungarian vineyard and eat there - and I dare say there will be free wine again. We have been very well fed on this leg of the trip, not having to buy one meal. I am sure we have gained weight - thank goodness for stretchy pants!
One of the laides had a nasty fall today with the uneven cobblestones in the old sector of this city. They called an ambulance and she went to hospital where they stitched her knee back together. It was a very nasty cut - lots of blood. It is so easy to trip on the cobblestones. You either have to walk and watch where you are going or stop and take pictures or look at things - you can't do both together.
The Folk Dancers
Parliament House
The Palace
Thursday, 6 September 2012
Warsaw, Poland
What a busy couple of days it has been. Yesterday was a travel day along the new highway from Berlin to Warsaw which has recently been finished for the World Cup Soccer. It was a wonderful road. Along the 500 km route we stopped at Poznan, a city of 800 000 people. We had lunch in the old city square where there was a clock which had two little goats that came out and butted heads on the hour.
In Warsaw we are staying at the Mecure Hotel which is quite comfortable. We have been well fed - way to much to be quite honest. Today we went on a tour to the Wilanow Palace which has furniture and artifacts from a Polish king from the late 1600s. It has been lovingly care for and restored with many original pieces after the war being returned to their rightful place. The parquetry floors were quite beautiful and intricate.
Around lunch time we came back to the Old Town part of Warsaw which was completely obliterated by the Germans in retribution for and uprising by the Polish people in 1944. It has been completely rebuilt by the Polish people from the rubble of the demolished buildings.
In the old section Pam and I found a neat little cafe where we had toasted sandwiches and HOT coffee for approx $5 each! The ice-cream was good too!!Tonight we were taken to the grounds of a church where we had a 3 course meal and drinks. Too much food - just as well the jeans are stretchy.
The people on the trip seem to be very nice 11 Aussies, 4 New Zealanders, 8 Yanks and 6 Canadians.
Yesterday morning as Pam and I were coming down in the lift at the Hilton a lady went to get in. I was completely blown away. It was Louise from my trip last year to Morocco, Spain and Portugal. We had a short catch up but unfortunately I was going one way as she was coming the other on another trip - but we did get to exchange details again. An amazing coincidence.
Tomorrow it is on to Krakow, 17 degrees which will be much more chilly that the lovely weather we have had to date.
In Warsaw we are staying at the Mecure Hotel which is quite comfortable. We have been well fed - way to much to be quite honest. Today we went on a tour to the Wilanow Palace which has furniture and artifacts from a Polish king from the late 1600s. It has been lovingly care for and restored with many original pieces after the war being returned to their rightful place. The parquetry floors were quite beautiful and intricate.
Around lunch time we came back to the Old Town part of Warsaw which was completely obliterated by the Germans in retribution for and uprising by the Polish people in 1944. It has been completely rebuilt by the Polish people from the rubble of the demolished buildings.
In the old section Pam and I found a neat little cafe where we had toasted sandwiches and HOT coffee for approx $5 each! The ice-cream was good too!!Tonight we were taken to the grounds of a church where we had a 3 course meal and drinks. Too much food - just as well the jeans are stretchy.
The people on the trip seem to be very nice 11 Aussies, 4 New Zealanders, 8 Yanks and 6 Canadians.
The side garden of the palace
Notice the red begonias in bloom.
Yesterday morning as Pam and I were coming down in the lift at the Hilton a lady went to get in. I was completely blown away. It was Louise from my trip last year to Morocco, Spain and Portugal. We had a short catch up but unfortunately I was going one way as she was coming the other on another trip - but we did get to exchange details again. An amazing coincidence.
Wilanow Palace from the rear, a couple having their wedding photos taken,
apparently a very poplar place to do this.
Linda and Louise at the Hilton in Berlin
Monday, 3 September 2012
Another day in Berlin - solo
Yesterday we went on the Hop on Hop off bus again. We went for a cruise on the Spree River through the city. very pretty, lots of people with families yesterday, Saturday. Afterwards we went to the Reichstag and looked from the outside as we would have to wait for an hour so decided to give that a miss. We went to the Charlottenburg Palace which was a beautiful old building. Some of it had been destroyed during the war and has been restored. The rooms were completely in the style of the first Queen of Prussia, tapestries, furniture and porcelain intact - very beautiful.
We also went to the Brandenbug Gate, watched some street performers and had sausage there as well. Food is here is both good, fresh and inexpensive, which is good as we seem to be consuming quite a bit of it. Of course we are walking it off!!!
Today we have been to the Zoo and seen the polar bears who put on a lovely display for us. We haven't even been lost once yet that we couldn't find our way home. This afternoon we met the people on the bus tour, 29 will be all that there is. mostly our age, some Aussies. Had free wine and eaties late this afternoon. We also visited the best choclate shop in the world which is half a block from us. Bought some chocolates to eat with our coffee each night of the tour. We have convinced ourselves that we definately couldn't take it back through customs in Australia and definately had to contribute to the German economy.
Tomorrow we go to Checkpoint Charlie and its museum plus other places.
We also went to the Brandenbug Gate, watched some street performers and had sausage there as well. Food is here is both good, fresh and inexpensive, which is good as we seem to be consuming quite a bit of it. Of course we are walking it off!!!
Today we have been to the Zoo and seen the polar bears who put on a lovely display for us. We haven't even been lost once yet that we couldn't find our way home. This afternoon we met the people on the bus tour, 29 will be all that there is. mostly our age, some Aussies. Had free wine and eaties late this afternoon. We also visited the best choclate shop in the world which is half a block from us. Bought some chocolates to eat with our coffee each night of the tour. We have convinced ourselves that we definately couldn't take it back through customs in Australia and definately had to contribute to the German economy.
Saturday, 1 September 2012
Berlin - First Solo Day
We arrived in Berlin after approx 30 hours in transit - not really sure we want to go on another plane ride just yet! I went to sleep on Pam as she was reading and telling me our plans for today and woke up approximately 10 hours later. I'm sure she did a great job of that planning.
Today we started with breakfast looking out of our Hotel Hilton window into a classy street below - a dress shop. We went on the Hop on-Hop Off bus around Berlin, enjoyed it very much and have made plans to revisit many attractions tomorrow. We stopped at the Berlin Central railway station which has a huge shopping complex and had lunch - yummo!
This afternoon we went shoe shopping, found the largest shoe shop that either of us has ever seen in our lives. Our eyes almost popped out of their sockets. Talk about shoe heaven. Lucky we were at the beginning of the tour and are conserving our Euro and suitcase space or the credit card could have been smoking.
This morning it was raining when we left so we borrowed a couple of umbrellas with hooked handles for the day. I am a bit worried about Pam who managed to hook herself a really nice looking gentleman off the street with her umbrella handle! He managed to escape her clutches with a laugh as he resumed his daily affairs. The next thing that happened as she walked along the street she was almost swept off her feet bny another man. This one was in a street sweeper and I had to pull her back from his clutches as he swept the kerb in front of her. Oh dear will I be able to bring her home safely!
Tonight we are going to a small restaurant which we can see from our window in our room to have dinner. I am going to avail myself of the free beer with the meal. Pam has promised not to take her umbrella to hook any other gentlemen.
Photos tomorrow - not completely organized today.
Today we started with breakfast looking out of our Hotel Hilton window into a classy street below - a dress shop. We went on the Hop on-Hop Off bus around Berlin, enjoyed it very much and have made plans to revisit many attractions tomorrow. We stopped at the Berlin Central railway station which has a huge shopping complex and had lunch - yummo!
This afternoon we went shoe shopping, found the largest shoe shop that either of us has ever seen in our lives. Our eyes almost popped out of their sockets. Talk about shoe heaven. Lucky we were at the beginning of the tour and are conserving our Euro and suitcase space or the credit card could have been smoking.
This morning it was raining when we left so we borrowed a couple of umbrellas with hooked handles for the day. I am a bit worried about Pam who managed to hook herself a really nice looking gentleman off the street with her umbrella handle! He managed to escape her clutches with a laugh as he resumed his daily affairs. The next thing that happened as she walked along the street she was almost swept off her feet bny another man. This one was in a street sweeper and I had to pull her back from his clutches as he swept the kerb in front of her. Oh dear will I be able to bring her home safely!
Tonight we are going to a small restaurant which we can see from our window in our room to have dinner. I am going to avail myself of the free beer with the meal. Pam has promised not to take her umbrella to hook any other gentlemen.
Photos tomorrow - not completely organized today.
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