Au Revoir

So sad to be saying goodbye to Paris, but more especially to France.

The suitcases seem to have shrunk, even though we haven't bought anything (except Allan has purchased a number of books about places we've been to).  We were grateful to have the use of Phil and Janet's room after we checked out, especially since we weren't required to check-in at the airport until 9.20 pm.

We were out in time for an early lunch before a loooong visit to the army museum at the Hotel des Invalides.  Lots and lots of armour, uniforms, guns, cannons and other weaponry.

It did begin to pall after a while for me, but the history of the world wars was more interesting, as were the sections on Charles de Gaulle and Napoleon.

We saw Napoleon's tomb as well as those of some other famous dudes in the Dome.

The Dome was pretty spectacular but a little gaudy with all the gold!

We had a final predinner drink with P & J, sitting outside in the boulevard. C'est la vie!

We took three trains from the hotel to the airport - quite straightforward even with the luggage.

Our Air France flight was delayed by 25 mins, but made good time.  It was the first flight we have been on that has been not so full, so we could spread out. We managed a few hours sleep each, but it's now midnight in Singapore, so need to sleep!  Very, very hot and sticky but great to catch up with family here.  Good night!