5 Star Service in Mantes La Jolie!


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April 2nd 2007
Published: August 6th 2007
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We spent 4 nights with Steve and his family and from the moment we arrived to the moment we left we were amazed at how kind and generous they were to us. We were literally not allowed to lift a finger, as every meal was prepared for us and the cleaning up was taken care of, despite trying to insist that we could help! We were driven around everywhere and shown all the sights. More importantly thou... Read Full Entry



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Le Vieux Pont (The Old Bridge)Le Vieux Pont (The Old Bridge)
Le Vieux Pont (The Old Bridge)

Bombed by the Germans in the 2nd World War and never rebuilt.
At the Wine Shop in MantesAt the Wine Shop in Mantes
At the Wine Shop in Mantes

At 2 Euros a litre, wine is cheaper than bottled water in France.
Alicia Eating Escargot for the First TimeAlicia Eating Escargot for the First Time
Alicia Eating Escargot for the First Time

Not something she plans to do again anytime soon!
Josh Tries EscargotJosh Tries Escargot
Josh Tries Escargot

Steve thinks this is so funny!
Sunday LunchSunday Lunch
Sunday Lunch

Melted cheese over cold meat and boiled potatoes. Yum!
After Lunch We Went For a Walk...After Lunch We Went For a Walk...
After Lunch We Went For a Walk...

...well, it was more like a climb!
More Snails!More Snails!
More Snails!

But this time we decided not to have any...can you blame us?
Big Bags, Small CarBig Bags, Small Car
Big Bags, Small Car

Leaving for the train station.
Lunch on The TrainLunch on The Train
Lunch on The Train

Steve's family were so kind, they even packed a very generous sized lunch for us to have on the train to Strasbourg.



16th May 2007

Message from Mary's computer
G'day, Im very happy to see what you wrote about my town and the moment you spent with my family and I. The photos are so funny and expecially when Josh was eating snails. What a pity that I can't send some other to you when you will be back to Adelaide. lol. Well, as you know, my computer is died but I will try to do my best to go on Mary's computer. See you later.

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