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Eurostar to Paris

on March 23, 2024

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It only took 30 mins to clear check-in, bag checks and passport control at London St Pancras. The train left on time. Next stop Paris!

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Congénies - gardens and Les Trois Moulins

Congenies gardens After a busy day in Nime we had a day around Congenies helping local Quakers with the gardening work party and joining a shared lunch. The front garden is managed by the resident friends. In the back garden, when we visited in spring, the tulips were spectacular and the excellent supply of herbs enhanced our cooking. In the afternoon we just felt like a local walk so we wandered down teh back roads of Congenies and up teh hill towards Calvisson and the three windmills which offer a beautiful view down over the surrounding villages and countryside.

Montpellier

After we left the beach the clouds cleared and I donned my sunglasses and straw sun hat for exploring the squares and cool narrow alleyways between spectacular buildings. This is the viaduct. The botanical gardens were cool and peaceful. University students had test planting beds in a large formal garden in front of the Orangery. There were real oranges.

Congénies and Le Carriere du bon temps

Congenies We slept well in our beds at Centre Quaker de Congenies. I woke at 1:00am and decided to see how clear the stars were. They were lovely but I then could not get back to sleep. Waking early I headed to the local boulangerie which was called Amandine. The bakery opens at 0630 and has a lovely range of breads and pastries. The Pizzeria near by was closed which meant I could get a photo of the complete mural painted on their wall. This painting on the wall of the dining room at Congenies captures the Meeting House wonderfully. In spiring the daffodils are nearly finished flowering and the tulips are still looking spectacular. I cycled with Mum down the Voi Vert to the supermarket at Calvisson. It is an excellent off road cycle route between the vilages near Congenies. In the afternoon we all took bikes to Junasand the Quarry at Bon Temps (le Carriere du Bon Temps). The quarry is now closed and has become a great venue for...

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