I am sitting in Paris, having made a rather arduous journey over the last 14 hours or so. I took one cab, one 6 hour flight and six different trains.
That is not an exaggeration.
Six trains.
The last train ended at the Gare du Nord in Paris. I was due to take another (seventh) train from there (the métro) but it is a lovely day in Paris and I decided to walk the last couple kilometers of the trip.
Before I go off and buy a bottle of wine to suck down while watching the Tour de France, I thought I should give an update on the monthly challenge. Thus far, the following have submitted a post for the challenge:
While five six seven eight nine is certainly a good start, a few more of you vowed to submit a post! Get cracking! You have one more week to submit. Once you do, either add a comment or send me an email and I will be sure to get it on the list.
the drunken cyclist 
Have a great trip, Jeff!!
LikeLike
Thanks Oliver!
LikeLike
Six trains. You don’t have to fly to Norway to save money getting to Paris. They have direct flights you know. 😉
Bon voyage!
LikeLike
Ha! Don’t think I was not thinking the exact same thing! I had some business to do in Bruxelles, but still….
LikeLike
Honestly, I didn’t see the post w the challenge. I’ll take a look arbor and see what I can come up with.
LikeLike
Is that a “my dog ate my homework” kind of thing?
LikeLike
You’ve inspired me. I’ve blogged about wine and travels
I’m looking forward to hearing about your travels as you go.
LikeLike
Thanks!
LikeLike
Even after six Euro-trains, I’m jealous. Because you’re in Paris, and I’m not. Have a fabulous trip! Salud!!
LikeLike
Four fabulous bottles of champagne last night with great friends, a stellar blue sky this morning as I savored my first “real” croissant in what feels like ages. Paris at its best….
LikeLike
OK! I got my transportation post up here http://wp.me/p3cmGw-m8. I may not be thinking too far out of the box, but – hell – at least I’m thinking! And drinking wine. lol Thanks for the challenge.
LikeLike
Great post! I am also a fan of Chateau Ste. Michelle!
LikeLike
Have a great trip, sorry we aren’t there with you. Looking forward to catching up when you return!
Ted
LikeLike
Thanks Ted! Wish you guys were here as well. Sounded like you might to to unwind a bit after your journey–will definitely get in touch as soon as I get back!
LikeLike
Have a great trip! I leave tomorrow for DC for the 4th of July, traveling by train with much wine drinking along the way. My post is on the way so don’t leave the station without me!
LikeLike
Thanks! Looking forward to your post!
LikeLike
Good to see the maillot jaune on the back of a non-time-trialer this edition of the TdF. Wish I was there. A number of my kiwi riding buddies are over there now, with bikes to ride the famous climbs! Enjoy!
LikeLike
Yeah, without a prologue or an early ITT, sure has a different feel to it this year!
LikeLike
Well, please have a wonderful trip, drink plenty of great wines, indulge in some culinary extravagances and just enjoy. The non-world traveling Bloggers will support you.
– John
LikeLike
Thanks John! I am doing my best!
LikeLike
I hope I’m not too late!
Have a great time cycling in France!
LikeLike
You’re in!
LikeLike