Opportunities come and I like to snatch them up. House and rabbit sit in Paris? Sure.
Exploring the neighbourhood is first up
My first day also included a walk in very nearby Parc St Cloud in a bit of a jetlag fog. I stopped to pick dandilions for bunnies (a delicacy for them) on way back leaving behind my waterbottle. There it was the next day.
Walked hour + , across and down through Parc St Cloud to where I have decided to watch the Tour de France race, its final stretch into Paris: town of Mauden, just outside Isle de la Cité on Rive Gauche
The race caravan has started passing by my viewing choice when I arrive. … mostly advertisers throwing samples to the ‘crowd’, team officials and the like:
Then the wait for the actual riders begins.
One hundred seventy-six riders started the race in Bilboa, Spain on July 1st. Today, the final day, there are 150 that reach Paris.
A pleasant guy in his 60s (can’t say older anymore) shared info from his live race tracking. Riders were in Versaille, maybe 10 more minutes or so.
I decide to walk further up the road.
Finally here they come!
Ok, I missed Vanagaard who caught me Off guard. There was no warning at this spot!! No official or unofficial commentator.
There they go…it took a matter of seconds really.
Not showing much here but love these old town buildings. Cyclists of all sizes and ages charged along the route after the cyclists had passed by.
And the walk back after picking up a curried chicken baguette sandwich…they take me back many decades! Followed a somewhat less secluded route as it was getting on in the day.
And into, up and across Parc St Cloud
Ponds and urns abound…and statues.
And finally on corner just outside park near my place…a nifty bike pump. How handy is that?
A guy came up and asked me if it were working? I guess my puzzled look led him to that as I had no bike. 🤔
A good day.
Kerry Travels 
Nice, very nice!😊
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Kerry what an awesome stay for you. Super pictures. Spoil those bunnies…who knows this could be an annual happening.
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So beautiful!
Have a wonderful time!
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You did get Julian Alaphillipe and Tadjei Pogacar if I see them properly. I hope you got a tshirt or maybe there weren’t any left. By the way, the place you’re staying is lovely and so typically French. The food is making me virtually hungry. Enjoy Kerry. Marg
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I am supremely jealous -I love Paris -enjoy !
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Hi there and how’s things with you and Diane?
Sad to know you came to Paris and we didn’t know, as we are only one and a half hours away by train!!
Maybe next time! Crossed fingers?
Drop us an e-mail sometime – we’d love to hear your news!
Bye for now
Shasha xx
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Have lost your email! Send a note!
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Hi there and WOW! you remember us from India!!!
How are you both??
We often think of you and our dinner together on the Roof Top Restaurant!
Sad to know that you came to Paris and didn’t let us know as we are only 1.5 hours away!!!!
What a shame!
Anyhow, that’s that!
Where are you going next??
Exciting or what!!! LOL
The world is a BIG place and there is so many places to visit – where to choose next??
South Africa is supposed to be fantastic – JoBerg and area ….
We want to go but we have family commitments at this time ..
Holidays are on “HOLD” for the moment BUT we will catch up later before I get too old!!! LOL
Please do keep in touch with us as we have fond memories of you both!
Love and hugs and keep safe
Lucie and Shasha xxxxxxx
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Great to hear from you!! Diane is home with elder commitments. I’m in Sri Lanka with two friends and partner Barry. Here for 2 months. Love it so far!
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Will be in France 2025 so perhaps we can connect then. If you plan à trip to Canada let us know. Have Nice place in lake country 🙂
Dites à Lucie que je practique français tous les matins. Un à peu ça amélioré 😜
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Keep well and would be so fun to meet up 🥰
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