We drove to a small town called Alberobello, say that fast 10 times…..it is only 15 mins away and is unique in the fact that it is the only town in these parts with these unique roundish squat houses all with a conical stone roof. These are Trulli…Believe me it is like the town was specifically built for gnomes or smurfs. It is very strange, Rosie thinks a little weird and almost creepy….
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Hong Kong is not new to us, nor is the hustle, bustle, grime and heat of one of the most tightly packed cities in the world. Rosie didnt think she could quietly ease herself into holiday mode travelling this way to Europe….but we found an oasis of peace and quiet in Discovery Bay.
Paris in springtime! Here we are in Rosie and The Operators most favorite city in the world! Daffodils and wildflowers are starting to bloom on the peripherique, trees on the boulevards have new leaves and full luscious canopies blow in the spring breeze, so many tiny dogs to be seen already with their solemn well behaved eyes walking beside owners carrying bags with baguettes poking out the top …..now just stop raining for a bit so Rosie and The Operator can go for a stroll and pretend to be part of this amazing regal city.
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The metro here is a well oiled machine, trains every three minutes, clean stations and carriages and what seemed to be an abundance of police everywhere keeping an eye on things. I was holding my mobile phone and a lovely Frenchman warned me to be careful as people snatch things and run off….so maybe I wont list safe as being a plus of the subway….
The canal St Martin is 4.5km long and was built by Napolean Bonaparte in 1802 to supply the growing population of Paris with fresh water and help prevent disease. Canal boats also plied it moving food and building supplies into the city. It was able to be built from the funds of a new tax on all wine….bet that went down really well in Paris.
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