Category Archives: Sightseeing

San Remo

Posted on June 17, 2016 by yachtlyra

As San Remo is so steep we shouldered our backpacks rather than dragging the trolley and set off to sightsee and food shop. The sightseeing came first with the empty bags. We retraced our steps along the sea front, but … Continue reading →

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Paparazzi Cate and the Great Movie Ride

Posted on June 16, 2016 by yachtlyra

Saturday morning in Cannes and we were up early to give Lyra a bit of a wash and brush up before setting out to find the market. It was all that our American friend had claimed. We recognized friends of … Continue reading →

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St Tropez at Last

Posted on June 13, 2016 by yachtlyra

The waterbus to St Tropez performs a rapid shuttle service, which thankfully we missed when maneuvering in the harbour. So soon we were roaring back out of the mouth and across the bay sitting on the top deck. It was … Continue reading →

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Aigues Morte

Posted on June 2, 2016 by yachtlyra

A brief history lesson: The town of Aigues Morte was constructed by royal decree at a time when France was a little country encircling Paris with no sea coast, let alone ports. The King, Louis III struck deals for a … Continue reading →

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Cadaques

Posted on May 27, 2016 by yachtlyra

Today was fine, but Lyra still tossed about a bit. Not so fiercely as yesterday, but with the forecast of worse to come. I suggested the beach while it was still fine. John suggested a boat trip to Cadaques, a … Continue reading →

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The Fort at Last

Posted on May 26, 2016 by yachtlyra

Saturday was a rough old night, we were tossed to sleep in a gigantic cradle and I was awoken at seven by the fishermen’s siren. Why they should want to be going out is beyond me. John slept through it, … Continue reading →

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The Next Bay

Posted on May 25, 2016 by yachtlyra

Enthused by our first walk we were up early to venture further. As it was Saturday we headed up to the Fort again. It was still shut. We should have read the notice more carefully; it is only open from … Continue reading →

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A Lovely Day

Posted on May 25, 2016 by yachtlyra

Today was a glorious day, one of the kind that makes you glad to be voyaging the high seas, able to visit such lovely places. It did not start well. We made our way round the bay away from town … Continue reading →

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Sagrada Familia

Posted on May 22, 2016 by cathyharnett

Before we had set off for Girona John had finally managed to book us tickets to see the Sagrada Familia. We had a window of entry between eleven thirty and eleven forty five, with the chance of going up the … Continue reading →

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Flower Festival

Posted on May 17, 2016 by cathyharnett

Our hotel here is very smart. Everything is brown, tan and minimalist except for the display in reception. Right in the center of the space pastel coloured paper lanterns, metal birdcages and dried flowers hang over a rectangle of artificial … Continue reading →

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