Saturday we visited the actual palace. We saw on a website that you could picnic on the grounds. There were supposed to have period dancing to watch at 6:45. So we arrived late.
Found out that the Palace closed at 6:30, no eating or drinking on the grounds (yes we had wine, bread and ham and cheese with us) and the dancing needed reservations, but was full. The light show didn't start until 9:30 but by the time we got out of the Palace, it was raining enough that any outdoor activies not promising.
Paul and I enjoyed seeing the Palace, Victoria no. The main rooms we wanted to see were crowded with people who either did not bath, use deoderant or either.
Back to Viroflay for melted ham and cheese on baguette. Watch movies.Drink tasty French wine (hope I can remember some of these! Paul saving corks, in case that jars the mind).
Viroflay is incredibly cute. It looks like your typical french country town, very clean very pretty.
Sunday we got up to go shopping, even the Auchon was closed. Unbelievably there was a 7-11 type store in town open. We ended up defrosting chicken the French had left us. Got some bad news: one of our cats hasn't been home in 2 days. Had the neighbors go to help look for her.
She is probably hiding, coming out at night. Nothing to do from here so just think good thoughts.
Periodically I get a picture from Maile of Bellina, this one just getting back from the beach. What a stinker dog. At least they don't leave you, dogs, that is.
Monday we hit Paris again. This time eating at typical French restaurants in Arissondment 7. Paul had duck and Victoria and I had french style burgers. Which was on a potato pancake instead of bun. Very tasty.
My friend Victoria told me she went through Italy with a couple of teeshirts and jeans for 2 weeks. I have been in 3 outfits this whole trip. Did not need that huge luggage.
Eiffel tower going up today!
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