French run

[Yesletsgo]

After a very busy few days of preparation we finally set off up the Seine towards Paris yesterday. Perfect weather, beautiful scenery, this is more like it. We are moored in a picturesque village just beyond the first lock on the waterway.

This morning my husband suggested a run. I admit, the gremlins were there, even though it was lovely outside, I was just so comfy in bed....but I couldn't say no, could I? First though, I had to attend to certain 'functions' which I didn't want to do on the boat.

A helpful map from the tourist office said there was a public loo a few streets away. I set off, optimistic. I couldn't find it. I tried to find the one I'd used yesterday. By now it was getting urgent. I took the wrong turning, ending up back at the boat so had to retrace my steps. Finally I found it! Phew. My husband was about to set up a search party, I'd been an hour.

With all this kerfuffle there was no need to do a warmup walk. We set off along the waterfront. It is so beautiful, the opposite bank is forest covered islands, our side is ancient but beautifully maintained houses. A young deer ran across our path. What a special place.

I ended up running 3.5km and enjoyed every second. Definitely a good one today

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate]

A really good one and a long warm up walk too 😀

[Yesletsgo Ambassador Graduate10 in reply to SueAppleRun]

Just got back from another walk, currently on 24,491 steps, something tells me I'll be sleeping soundly tonight!!

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to Yesletsgo]

Oh that's very good

[Oldfloss Administrator 60minGraduate]

Just fabulous... and all 's well that end's well...Where you are sounds amazing! Enjoy!

[Sandraj39 Graduate10]

Sounds like a good one…and fab photo too!👍🙂

[backintime Graduate10]

That sounds gorgeous! Which side of Paris are you? East or West?

I live along by the Seine (about 10 mins on foot) but not near Paris, some of the scenery along there is really pretty, it's one of my favourite runs.

[Yesletsgo Ambassador Graduate10]

We are travelling up the Seine on our boat, from the English Channel to the south of France. We are currently north west of Paris. The Seine is such a beautiful river and seeing it from our own boat is just an amazing experience!