Our coach tour was to start at 8.30 so we went down to breakfast around 7am. So much food on offer, cooked breakfast, breads, fruits. No reason to starve that's for sure. After breakfast we all assembled in the foyer of the hotel to have a head count done. Do not want anyone to miss … Continue reading Paris – Tour of the City
Bonjour, Bonsoir, Salut, Au revoir!
One very important word of advice when visiting France. Always greet them with Bonjour or Bon soir depending on what time of the day it is. Even if they greet you in English always reply in French. We were advised this by our Cruise Director, and we learnt first hand what happens if you don't. … Continue reading Bonjour, Bonsoir, Salut, Au revoir!
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5 star or were we spoilt on the ship?
As Paula said in the comments on the previous post we had trouble getting into our room. We tried several times, eventually going back down to the concierge to get assistance. The batteries in the lock had to be replaced. We laughed that one off as that can happen to anyone anywhere. Then our bags … Continue reading 5 star or were we spoilt on the ship?
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Paris – The art of getting lost!
Our hotel the L'Hotel du Collectionneur is in the 8th Arrondissement and a short 10- 15 walk to the Arc de Triomphe and the Avenue des Champs Elysées. We 3 Sisters and Richard went off to have a look at these famous landmarks and to find somewhere to eat. As it was August not many … Continue reading Paris – The art of getting lost!
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Broken Shoes – dancing
Its amazing what an engineer can do. Muriel broke her shoes dancing till the wee small hours of the morning. She spoke to reception and they said they would get the engineer to see if he could fix them He sure did fix them. Fix them like new! I have to confess. - The broken … Continue reading Broken Shoes – dancing
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Paris
We arrived in Paris around 5ish. Our cruise director was there waiting to hand out our room keys. Paula and I got rooms on the 3rd floor, Muriel on the 6th floor. Some had been upgraded and Muriel was one of them. Our room was amazing, but Muriel's was outstanding. Muriel had a balcony, in … Continue reading Paris
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Mainz Germany
When writing up a blog once your home you can forget things. Well Mainz I forgot. Sorry to any people from Mainz reading this blog. I was going through my photos and I was like where was that picture taken. Oops Mainz. To be fair, I had consumed a tad too much wine over dinner. … Continue reading Mainz Germany
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Europes Best Kept Secret – Ghent
It was raining lightly when we arrived in Ghent where we were to have an hour boat cruise along the canals. The boat had a glass roof, and sliding glass windows, so no chance of getting wet. Lunch would be served along with refreshments, champers, beer, soft drink or water. The sparkling … Continue reading Europes Best Kept Secret – Ghent
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Goodbye Cruise Hello Paris
Waking up on the Friday with mixed emotions. We had been on this ship for 7 days, it was like home away from home. The crew had looked after our every whim, always with a smile on their face. Our housekeeper especially. He lives in Malaysia, has a wife and 2 very young children, however, … Continue reading Goodbye Cruise Hello Paris
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Bikes a great mode of transport
Making our way back to the Ship on the Thursday night in Amsterdam one of our friends had a close call with a bike. Tanya stepped onto the RED path which is for bikes and next minute our gallant cruise director grabbed her out of harms way. Of course in the book/movie he will lift … Continue reading Bikes a great mode of transport
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