Saturday, 13 October 2012

TdF Day 43 - Versailles and rain

It was sad to leave La Ravenne after a great week of Champagne indulgence. It felt like home for us all. Langfords headed back across France to Normandy for their final week, while team Etho took Kez and Frank to Versailles.
Our arrival was very wet and we were very thankful to reach our lovely hotel -the Pullman is close by the chateau. Borrowed hotel umbrellas to make the walk to the chateau, but of little use in the driving rain! Decided to see the interiors first and hope for a let-up to see the gardens and fountain show.
Battling the crowds inside was a challenge, especially for Frank, so with dark skies building we hired a golf buggy to get us around the incredible gardens and grounds. The fountains were spectacular and thankfully the sun reappeared so that we could walk back to the hotel to get out of the wet clothes. Quite an experience!
Dinner in our hotel to celebrate Kerry and Franks anniversary - thanks Frank.
Really appreciate having them with us over the last week - a great effort and great company.

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