First time on line in a few days and I can't describe my relief to go to the ABC news website and see 'Julia Gillard, Prime Minister'! Okay, back to business. We drove to B&R's in Brittany on Sunday -- about 440km in our zippy little Renault (see pic) from Paris. We had a lovely evening with them, getting to know the house (see pic) and neighbourhood and being treated to lovely food and drink. B&R took off on Monday morning for Italy and we mooched about before heading out to explore nearby Josselin and then south west to Aurvey. Unfortunately we had a bit of rain but it was still very pretty. A's adapted brilliantly to right hand driving... I'm yet to take the plunge. We finally managed to get out for some exercise this ... read more

Big day! Arrived in a little before 6am and got train and metro to our hotel, stowed bags and set out. Got our bearings on walk to musee d'orsay. Had lunch in local pub/bistro -- great basic French and wonderful atmosphere. Finally able to check in and have a bit of a rest before heading out again to do some shopping. Both did well at Camper shoe shop. Wandered back and had bread and cheese with view to Napolean's tomb. Looking forward to big, long sleep now!... read more

Depart Wed 1 Sept 2010 - 13.55 Brisbane to Singapore - Arr 19.50 Wed 1 Sept 2010 - 22.55 Singapore to Paris - Arr 06.05 Return Tues 5 Oct 2010 - 23.30 Paris to Singapore - Arr (Wed) 18.15 Wed 6 Oct 2010 - 21.25 Singapore to Brisbane - Arr 06.50... read more