~Bienvenue a Paris/Welcome to Paris...2nd September, 2015~Day 2

Further on from my last post on our trip that my DS James took me on we are now settled on Singapore Airlines which shows us on the map the route Singapore to Paris.
And I can't believe this is happening
Even though I have been back now for 2 weeks it's like a dream and I pinch myself to see that we really did do this epic trip!!!

After aprox 14 hours we land in Paris and I spot the sign

Bienvenue a Paris...........we are here!!!!!!

Prints line the walls

We are then transferred to our Hotel Best Western Folkestone

Looking up around us

We happened upon our first Blackboard Menu

and first sighting of a Parisian Cafe

So excited to see this

After a little wander around we come back to this delightful Cafe and have some drinks while we think about lunch

Pizza for James and the Fillet of Sole and Scallops for me

Followed by a A$10 coffee!!!!!!

Our very attentive Waiter

On our wanders we happened upon a Sans Gluten Patisserie

Eclair Chocolate and Eclair Caramel..........sans gluten

Next door to the Hotel there was a Delicatessen

Goods on offer

Supermarche

Boulongerie/Bread

Palmieres

And Macarons

The next morning we followed the intriguing steps which led to a Breakfast Room

Hot Milk is offered with Coffee as it was in Latvija/Latvia also

Cold Meats are also offered 

The next day we purchase tickets for bus/boat rides that show us some fabulous sights including the Moulin Rouge.......more of this in the next post

I was intending to post about our trip every day or every other day but this has been nigh on impossible as we are having internet/computer issues and working on fixing them. 

Till next time.........Dzintra xo 

~GDITC.......And just to finish off....Sunday~

Just a few more photos to round up GDITC (Girls Day in the Country) at Nundle

Sunday morning saw us again at Mt Misery for a Farewell Breakfast

With Susan

and Donna aka Chookyblue.  That's about all for pics of our Breakfast.......

didn't even get one of the food

On the way home we called in to see my family near the Central Coast

and as soon as JoJo walked in the door at home off came the boots and she toddled in to her room!!!

Thank you to Kerry from Cottage on the Hill for organising such a wonderful weekend and to all the gals who make it happen......we've all had the best weekend and looking forward to doing it all over again!!!

Dzintra xo

Happy Anniversary To Us

Yesterday was our Wedding Anniversary and we unexpectedly took a trip up to the Big Smoke!

I saw this lovely Christmas light and thought I would really like one of these at home

Lovely Christmas setting

JoJo is still wearing her Halloween neckerchief plus a Beatles tie

She saw a Christmas tie with a button on it that makes music so that was purchased

And yes her next neckerchief will be a Barbara Brackman Civil War one entitled Spring 1800-1830

And she chose it herself so has good taste like her Mum lol

It looks Christmasey too so Geo (no blog) you might get to see it

Lunch at Jamie Oliver's.  JoJo had Bolognaise

Meatballs for Mr Armchair

And if course gluten free for me......A vegetable plank

Walking along I spotted this lovely setting

A quick selfie with my new specs which are a bluey colour on the inside......very nice too

We have our photo taken every year on our Wedding Anniversary

Help who would've thought we were married in the 70's

Seems such a lifetime away

This one is at Koko Bean......one of my favourite places!

Happy Happy Anniversary Mr Armchair......we had a great day

Love Dzintra aka Ingrid

A Catch Up Week....and 'Eye News'

I've been a little quiet on the blog front lately....turns out the iPad screen is playing havoc with my eyes and giving me headaches.......not just the screen but bright light outside and glare as well...... After a trip to the Optometrist I've been prescribed new lenses with anti-glare and been advised to have breaks from it all.......so looking forward to the new specs!  Meanwhile I am visiting everybody but not commenting everywhere!

I thought a little catch up was In order

Above is some secret sewing for Chooky's SSCS (Secret Santa Christmas Swap)

The big reveal will happen after Christmas when my Partner opens her gift

Meanwhile here's JoJo snipping some Snow Peas which are doing really well

I bought some garlic and onion from the Moruya Sage Markets

And then of course some garlic fell down and looked like a spaceship

Also I spilt the frozen peas all over the floor

Went to a Carer's Lunch today at The Grapevine Cafe and had the most delicious Chicken Salad with Avocado and Grapes.  Also check out the lovely (Market) Zucchini.......such lovely shapes!!!

Underneath is a pic of a Gluten Free Fingerlime and Coconut Tart also purchased at the Markets.....totally awesome!

Better sign off now......these poor old peepers are starting to spin

Till next time......Dzintra