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| Two days in Paris soon passes, and I had to make my way back to Apremont. Jean and Mamina Oisel had kindly allowed me to leave some of my clothes and luggage at their house, knowing I would be reurning on the Wednesday. They even gave me a key to get into the house in case I returned while they were out. A very helpful and likeable couple. Leaving Paris and fnding my way back proved far less stressful than the inbound leg. The reason for this was the Garmin GPS which had recorded a track of my route there. So the map was not required for this session of cycling as I just needed to retrace my route using the GPS. when the GPS 'track' turned left, then I turned left. It was exceptionally easy, so much so that I saved over an hour on the journey back even with a generous stop. I had time to take in the scenery - sometimes pleasant as the statuary in the above two photos in a suburb north of Paris demonstrates. At other times it was less far tasteful.... |
| Pylons give way to countryside with clear skies at last |
| Approaching the line of Charles de Gaulle airport (but some distance west of it) I encountered this poor village. Not only was it surrounded by electric pylons and cables, but also jets taking off from the airport passed directly overhead. Not exactly the most healthy or inviting location to live. Thankfully, for me, I only suffered this totally depressing site/sight for no more than twenty minutes, but who could honestly want to live amongst this mess. France, for once, openly displayed a less palatable public face. In fact this area bordering the airport had a singular feel and appearance of despair and depression about it that I did not encounter at any other time this trip. |