Our first part of the day consisted of terrifying taxi rides (very good price in Naples – 20€ from Toledo to the airport) through the insane traffic. Then very loooooong lines as they had overbooked the Air France flight and were transferring some pissed off passengers…one at a time…to the later flight. All the passengers being transferred seemed to be Americans of a certain age demographic so we assumed a cruise ship had docked late.
Eventually, we made it through the check in and both got to enjoy the fruits of duty free shopping:
Not to mention the scenery as we flew across Switzerland to Paris!
the bay of naples
coming in to Paris
We then caught the RER B and linked to metro line 14 to our hotel and rapidly reached the conclusion we will not be doing that on the way BACK to the airport. Not only did it cost 26€, it was horrendous in peak hour with luggage. I think the hotels transfer service will be the go. The hotel here (Wilson Opera by Elegencia) is pretty freaking fabulous. The bed is so comfy! And finally, a decent showerhead! Not to mention staff who recommend some great local restaurants.
They recommended Le Carré for dinner and it was amazing. Not the cheapest place (we are certainly not paying Naples pricing anymore) but beautiful food and great service.
Bs lamb shoulder
my AMAZING steak and potato
a chocolate ball full of chocoalte mousse and white choc…guess who had this dessert?!
mmmm apple sorbet inside a white chocolate surround
We were going to go for a walk and sight see but we are both knackered and it is raining so….early to bed tonight.
Tomorrow: lunch at the Eiffel Tower and exploring the catacombs!
Mel
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