Wednesday, 31 July 2013

Goodbye to Beaucaire

This morning we end our relaxing stay in southern France and head for the French capital. Days here have been rather empty compared to the packed days in Greece and Italy. Since breakfast has been at 8:30, we can enjoy relative sleep-ins. Getting back to the hotel around 5:00, many jump into the pool to cool off after a hot day.

Something which has been quite interesting here is the three course restaurant dinners. On our first night dessert was simply a packaged ice cream cone. We have had snails twice. The plate of seafood on Monday night we had was disappointing due to the lack of flavours. Tuesday's dinner was much better with pasta and dessert, a Norwegian omelette, being very tasty. One of the best things for me about dinners has been having fresh greens for the first time since leaving New Zealand.

I am looking forward greatly to Paris. Days will become busier which may be a good thing as I miss these sorts of days and Paris is a whole new city to experience.

Dillan