Saturday, 10 August 2013

day 24 11 Auguist

This morning we viewed Paris from the top of Monmartre.  We were taken up this very steep hill by motorised train and once again heard about Renoir, van Gogh and Picasso. It was an artists haven.  All good.  We visited the Cathedral of Sacre Coeur, just beautiful.  Of course we joined crowds of people out for Saturday strolls along with the tourists.  

This afternoon we enjoyed a spot of resting up on deck and then began to pack our bags for tomorrow when we travel by bullet train to Lyon to join a new ship River Royale.  We were not aware that we were actually on two cruises so a number of people go home tomorrow.

We experienced our first hiccup with the ATM today and were declined!   Not a good experience.  We rang NZ only to find out that everything ANZ was down.  We had to phone again later and now hope we have everything sorted. Will try again tomorrow.

We have been very impressed with Paris.  Never did any shopping.  Just enjoyed the history and being here.  Our great weather continues, not too hot now and no further rain.

Great to hear from you have a moment.  Hope your weekend is restful and all is well with you all. 

1 comment:

  1. Hi Nana and Pop, I just had a good read and got all up to date on your adventures that boat sounds amazing! It is not what i expected it to be like, must be lots of fun. I am off on practicum tomorrow and really looking forward to it, i went and visited last week and got shown around the school etc the PE facilities are awesome! Had breakfast with mum and dad and James this morning which was nice. I don't have much other news for you but if i think of anything exciting that happens i will be sure to fill you in. Keep enjoying everything that you are doing, i am very jealous from here in Hamilton!

    Love Anna

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