The famous & towers – a view to a kill Sunday – we wake to blue skies and the promise of another fine day. Today we visit the Pantheon, the Eiffel Tower and the Champs Elysee, three famous French institutions. After…
2011 Europe by Rail – Day 24
VERSAILLES – sun gods and revolutions Saturday – another full day excursion, this time we are visiting with Louis XIV at the Chateau de Versailles. It is going to be a big day so I may have to split this…
2011 Europe by Rail – Day 23 Part 2
THE LOUVRE – history in many forms Now proceeding to one of my ‘most looked-forward-to’ moments – the great Louvre Museum, home to some of the world’s finest artworks from all parts of history not to mention items from the…
2011 Europe by Rail – Day 23 Part 1
PARIS – from cemeteries to hunchbacks Friday – after a wonderful sleep in a full size bed it is time to forget about the nightmare arrival in the City of Light and think about today’s adventures. Last night we took…
2011 Europe by Rail – Day 22
PARIS – the frustration continues Thursday – after our abomination of an overnight trip – we arrive in Paris hungry, unwashed and not in the best of humour. Hopefully things will improve and we will enjoy our stay in the…