signs of paris

(the embellished)

one more day in paris...

A little strollin', a little sightseein', a few surprises, and a great drive by our new French friend, Faquier, to the train station to head to Venezia! (via night train)

futurescope

We visited our first "theme" park, located in Poitires, France. http://www.futuroscope.com/

This place has science and technology based attractions (lots of virtual reality), with a wonderful night water/light/firework show, and a great park for the kids...

train ride through the french countryside

On to another adventure. I will miss this beauty.

les jardins suspendus de marqueyssac

We drove through a nearby town to some beautiful gardens that have been lovingly maintained since 1692. There were gorgeous boxwood shrubs in various organic shapes, a labyrinth, rows of aromatic lavender and santolina, many paths and ancient rock walls, a "chapelle," a waterfall, views of castles, farms, rivers, and a children's park. I took a peaceful solitary stroll through a forest, one of my most favorite things to do. I came upon a round tiny turreted mossy roofed stone building, the ancient steps and arched doorway beckoning me in, and found a wooden bench, perfect, I imagined, for writing poetry.