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Tauck Ms. Sapphire: En Route to Versailles

As we are packing, we keep the curtains – and our eyes – open. We are watching for La Roche-Guyon, an ancient castle confiscated by Rommel to be used as his headquarters. I know this because AdventureMan tells me. Several times. He is excited. When we passed it the last time, he was asleep. This time, we will see it.

But first, there is a youth competition we have to see. Kamel, the Cruise Director, is hilarious. He has rules, but they are his rules, and while mostly fair, the outcome seems to benefit the maximum number of people possible, and this is truly a gift.

Todays competitions are hilarious! A race with an egg in a spoon held in your mouth! Successfully hoola-hooping, and racing around the lounge. Stacking your team shoes. Who can wrap the best mummy? The youth go at it with focused enthusiasm – they want to win! Kamel expertly corrals the excited, yelling, screaming parents.

Balloon Volley Ball

And he got the youth to clean up the mess!

Passing fascinating scenes

La Roche-Guyon!

And we go through the locks. It is a tight fit!

Free at last!

August 14, 2024 Posted by | Adventure, Cultural, Entertainment, Family Issues, France, Leadership, Travel | , , , | Leave a comment