Another very full day.
We were headed to Verseilles so we packed up some food and caught the train. It's about a 40 minute trip all in, by the time you walk to the metro station and then get the regional train.
Taking the train with Meghan is just like it was taking the train with her brother in Scotland. Just like when they were babies, as soon as it started moving, they fell asleep.
Our entry time was scheduled for 10:30 and we arrived promptly at 10:20. The line to get in wasn't very long as we already had our tickets. Once through the security check we were in.
What an amazing sight. The pictures really do not do it justice. The opulance and decadence is unbelievable.
Once you've been thoroughly dazzled by the inside, you head out to the gardens. We had brought a picnic lunch with us so we sat on the steps outside to eat our food. (Do you sense a theme here?)
The grounds outside are spectacular but we can only imagine what they look like in the summer once all the flowers are planted and in bloom. The ponds are amazing and the water features must surely be spectacular.
Once we had seen enough, we ventured into the little town of Verseilles. It's a lovely little town with multiple outdoor cafe's. There's a beautiful cathedral that we toured, although the outside is currently undergoing restoration.
After touring the cathedral, we were feeling a little parched. So it was a stop at one of the little cafe's before heading back into Paris.
The train ride back was uneventful but Meghan decided she was going to venture off on her own when we got to town. They have bicycle and scooter rentals that you can pick up anywhere. She wanted to try that and search out some crystal shops she was eager to visit.
On our way back Patti I and got off the metro at Les Halles. I wanted to stop by E. Dehillerin's, an ancient cookery store that was where Julia Child purchased her equipment. In fact there's a photo of Julia behind the cash there. I was looking for european tart rings, something I've not been able to find in Canada. I was here in December and I could have done some serious damage in there but I tried to control myself. I found what I was looking for and then left.
I was now a very happy camper so we headed home. A quick stop at the grocery store to pick up a couple of things for our supper. Along with a new bottle of wine. It's actually quite tasty and cost a whopping 1.5 Euros.
Meghan texted to let us know that
a) she was okay and
b) that she lasted 12 minutes of a bicycle before she fell off.
That ended her adventure and she took the metro home. Once she arrived, we put together a makeshift dinner with stuff in our fridge, and a couple of things picked up at the store.
Now we are all sufficiently fed, and will soon be ready for bed. Today I didn't do as many steps as yesterday, only slightly over 17,000 but not a bad day at all.
No real plans for tomorrow, just head out to see the few major sights Meghan hasn't yet seen. Our trip will soon be coming to an end so we have to make the best of the time we have left!
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