We jumped on the train and headed out to Versailles to see the palace. We wandered into town and picked up a fresh baguette and some jambon (ham) and camenbert (cheese) and an apple. I also enjoyed my second chocolate eclair of the trip... how long can I keep up the daily eclair?
We picnicked later in the day in the shade of a tree by the grand canal.
We were sad to see that the Palace itself was closed for the day, but we had a lovely day walking around the grounds, in and out of the hedges and looked at the statues and fountains (although they weren't working). We hired some bikes and went for a ride around the grand canal, we saw people rowing boats on the water and swans and ducks and their babies - so beautiful!
The gardens are incredible, so extensive and all dug out and planted by hand... incredible! It really gives you an idea of the wealth and time needed for building this amazing place. As I wandered around the courtyards and formal gardens I thought back to all those who had walked before me, queens, kings, courtiers... and what they experienced and the strange lives they must have led. Beautiful clothes and food, but probably lots of rules and no real idea about how the world worked... interesting.
We were home in time for wine and cheese o'clock - now a daily (2x) ritual and a nice relax in the apartment. I may have pushed through until about 8 or 8.30pm that night, so I was getting better. :)
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