After a long but comfortable flight to Munich followed by a short flight to Paris we arrive at Charles de Gaulle Airport at roughly 11:00 PM or 4 AM Bangkok time.  Just a little tired as we navigate to our hotel but luckily just in time for bed here, so we’re refreshed by morning and ready for our new adventures.

Being that we left temperatures in the mid 30’s and Paris was about 15 degrees we made our plans to get a hotel near the airport and catch the train south right away. So as much as I love Paris, I had to resist the urge to stay, head for heat and leave Paris till the end of our trip.

We board our train, settle in and within a few minutes are greeted by the beautiful country side with fields laden with bright golden Colza flowers that I believe are used to make oil. What a sight to see! Every so often a small village springs up in the distance like a painting.

Sur le Pont d’Avignon

Our first stop brings us to the lovely city of Avignon. I remember a song from childhood about the bridge here in Avignon and I hum along as we wander through the 800 year old stone wall into the very centre of town.  What an amazing place, so much history.

Love this place but time to move on.   A little slow getting the blogs out recently as we haven’t had good wifi but will keep trying!