This is one of the days we had been waiting for and it didn't disappoint. In the morning we walked up to the Information Center in Epernay and turned up just as the Tourist Train was about to leave, so we hopped on the tour. The tour took us up the Avenue de Champagne, where every building was a stunning who's who of the Champagne world and many have tours & tasting. After having lunch at the apartment, we headed for the train to Reims and then headed to the home of Mumm. On Arrival at Mumm we waited for the rest of the tour to arrive (of course we were 30 minutes early was not going to be late to this one). After a 10 minute video on Mumm we descended 10 meters to the ... read more

We are now three days into our trip and Rose has a new favourite drink... Pamplemousse Rose.. Day 3 was the last day we had the Open Top Tour bus tickets so we finished off the last line in the morning and then went on the Batobus (River Ferry) up and down the Seine from Porte de Bersy to the Eiffel Tower. I found it interesting that there was a barge with an amphibious car on the back. Finishing at about 4 so we stopped at Café Bonaparte for a couple of Aperol Spritzers while a down pour passed over. Day 4 had us on the train to Giverny to the Monet Gardens, there was mist in the air, but by the time we got to the gardens it was clear but it was never going ... read more

That's right everyone, we are leaving on another adventure... Rose and I are flying to Paris tonight and for the next 2 months will be travelling around France, Switzerland, Italy and Germany. We will again endeavour to provide regular posts of where we are and what we are doing. I know all of you in Australia battling the cold and working will be envious, escape your reality for 5 minutes to read our posts.... read more

We are now back in Melbourne with the inevitable 8o C temperatures and getting over the Jetlag. Thanks for all of your kind support and we hope that you have enjoyed our blog.... read more

Today we walked to visit the Parc de la Clutadeila (great park that families enjoy) and the wonderful Arc de Triomf. Then it was off to meet another of Rose’s Spanish cousin and his wife for a late lunch (3pm). Again another great meal getting to know the Spanish relations.... read more