We arrived in Toulouse yesterday after a stunning train journey through lots of provincial French country-side... Toulouse is the home of the Boeing factory and airbus, hence the main reason for us visiting... However, within a short time of walking around last night we decided we really like the place- much quieter and laid back than Paris, but with heaps of good bars and cafes... We had a gorgeous dinner at a place we spotted lots of locals queuing for, which t...

A very Happy New Year to all!! We have just spent our last day in Paris, with more exploring and wandering around this beautiful city... Today we took in an art gallery, numerous stops at random places on the metro line, Saint Sulpice, plus at night we took in the best view of Paris from above... Tomorrow we head south to Toulouse, where Mostyn can take in all things 'Boeing' and 'Airbus'... We hop on the TGV in the morning which should have us in Toulouse by ear...

New Year's Eve in beautiful Paris!! We have the metro sussed ( well, Mostyn does) we have been to the champs élysées today and the louvre- although it was closed!! Nevertheless it was another awe-inspiring sight! Our plans tonight include buying some wine, bread and cheese from the local shops and using them to start our nye celebrations on our balcony, looking at the Eiffel Tower in the distance... From here we will wander into the champs élysées again and m...

We have safely arrived in Paris!! Easy journey, found our hotel no bother and are now in our way out to explore! Can see the Eiffel Tower in the distance from our balcony, looking forward to having a walk about... Bloody freezing though!! Love to you all xxx