We met our tour leader Marie and the rest of the group this afternoon. An interesting bunch. Veronica and Geoff from Albury have already befriended us and seem like a lot of fun. There are 39 people all up.
After welcome drinks we took our first trip on the bus. We headed toward Montmartre and when we got to the Moulin Rouge we hopped off the bus and got on a quaint train to head up the hill. Just as we got to the top the heavens opened up and drenched us! We made a run for the Sacre Coeur Basilica and took refuge inside. The Basilica is amazing. Words cannot describe how wonderful it is and we weren't allowed to take photos :-(. After the storm (thunder and lightning included) we headed to the restaurant for dinner. Kel ordered snails and I had beef burgundy. I can't believe Kel convinced me to try a snail! It was interesting and yes I have photographic evidence for those non believers!!!!
We only had a few minutes to look around and then it was time to hop back on the train for the trip back.
PS: We've just arrived at our hotel in Tours - we have a lot of updating to do. Since the post above we've climbed to the second level of the Eiffel Tower, went to Napoleon's Tomb and the Louvre. Last night we went to the Moulin Rouge.
We had a very early start this morning (alarm went off at 5.30 am). We bussed it to Chatres, Chambord and Chateau de Chenonceau in the Loire Valley. We've just checked in and have an hour to get ready to go out to dinner!!!!
Must run - love to all our family and friends xxxx
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Oh wow Bear, just saw the pic of you attempting a snail - love the "omg what am I doing?!" look on your face! :)
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