Lincoln to Yorkshire

We are now in Manchester and it is time to blog about last week in Yorkshire. We headed first to Lincoln to see the cathedral. We did a wonderful walking tour around the town checking out the Roman ruins and other historical sights and then we did a tour of the cathedral. Both tours were very worthwhile.

 We then drove on to our little cottage in the Yorkshire Dales at Suffield.

 The next day, Sunday 16/6, we headed to Bempton Cliffs to see if we could spot a puffin. We did see a few and the camera was able to get really close!

As it was Sunday, we just had to have a baked lunch in a pub along the way. In the afternoon we headed to Scarborough. The sun did come out but we weren't too tempted by the beach. 

On Monday we headed to Goathland (or Aidensfield) for any Heartbeat fans (like me). It was fun to see the station at Grosmont as the steam train came in and then to see the little town square of Goathland, the station, the garage and the pub.

We then headed to Whitby for fish and chips for lunch and then had a boat ride and a wander around this lovely town.

 As we were close, we then went to Robin Hood's Bay too.

What a busy few days with so many lovely places to visit.

Last day in Paris

Our last full day in Paris and it rained. We had been very lucky to have dry weather even if a bit cooler than hoped for.The boys decided to go on the Fat Tires day tour of Paris and came home very damp! We headed off with our umbrellas and checked out some lovely streets and some wonderful shops too. In the evening we had a wonderful meal at the 'railway cafe' called Le Train Bleu at the Gare de Lyon. It was so amazing. The food was great but the actual restaurant was absolutely amazing. This first picture is the station.

 This is the entrance to the restaurant.

 It is so beautifully painted and decorated for train travellers in 1900.

It was a very special way to end our stay in Paris. The next morning we took the Eurostar to London, picked up our car and headed to Lincoln.

The Eiffel Tower and Giverney

On Tuesday we finally went into the Musee D'Orsay. We went last time and it was closed. We nearly didn't line up this time as the lines seemed so long but thankfully, they didn't take too long and it was well worth the wait. The immpressionist paintings were amazing. There were so many Monets!! You aren't allowed to take photos but here are a few of the building and the view.

 In the evening we had a wonderful meal up the Eiffel Tower. Great company, amazing views and good food!

 On Wednesday, we went on the Fat Tires tour to Giverney and Monet's House. We first went by train and then picked up the bikes and visited a little town near Giverney to get supplies for a picnic. Our guide, Kit, was very informative and told us so much about Monet and the Impressionists.

 We had our picnic in the very light rain near this gorgeous house over the river.

 We rode around the little town too.

 We then rode to Giverney in the drizzle. Thankfully it wasn't too far.

 Monet's garden and house was absolutely wonderful.

 We were lucky as the sun came out while we were at the gardens and we then rode back to catch the train back to Paris.

Here is proof that I did ride!