Paris to Grenoble to Revel

After a good night's rest and a tasty petit dejuner we set out to walk around Paris a bit before getting our TGV train to Grenoble.

The first thing I noticed was the sound of the French sirens just like in the old Pink Panther movies. Then I saw a little park with a gate and sign with a dog and a red slash across the dog, obviously, no dogs allowed in the park. However, what really caught my eye was the man who was relieving himself in a corner of the park. No dogs allowed but humans can make a mess? This must have been an anomoly however, I am afraid it will be one of those memories that will stick in my mind!!!

We walked along the Siene and visited Notre Dame. We got in the free entry line which allowed us to walk around the inside of the Cathedrial. It is really amazing to think that people with no modern tools, no machinary, no cranes built this structure almost a thousand years ago.

We walked back along the Siene past boats being used as restaurants and boats people were clearly living on. We saw a family of ducks, people fishing, and all manner of ancient items and edifices. Unfortunately, Roger twisted his ankle which cramped our walking style a bit.

After lunch we collected our bags and headed to the Gare De Lyon. The TGV was amazing. It was fast, comfortable, and the views of the French Midi amazing. For miles, it looked almost like the midwest, flat, lush, farmland. We went past herds of sheep and cows, some horses, ancient clusters of buildings surrounding even more ancient church spires. It was an incredible landscape. I was impressed by how rural it was, and the lack of industry in that region. It was beautiful.

At last we arrived in Grenoble and Lise was there to greet us as we got off the train. I still find it amazing that I am here in her beautiful home in Revel a small town in the French Alps about 500 meters above Grenoble. It was a long journey but worth the trouble to get here!