My favorite part of being on vacation is not knowing what day it is. I like getting lost in some foreign place. Boy, have I done that, my sweet lasses (girls). I got on the train at King’s Cross Station in London and took the East Coast Mainline up to Edinburgh, Scotland. As we pulled…
Before I left the states, I got a data plan so I could use the Internet, phone and text. Well, I did not buy enough so now I’m outta minutes. I can no longer receive phone calls or texts. I can only use the Internet at my hotel. This sucks! There is just no way…
“Flying” back to London today on the Eurostar Train. It feels like you are flying – you are going so fast. Years ago, this trip under the channel would have been unthinkable. Now, it’s a reality. I can fly. And so can you, my sweet girls. Just don’t stop believing in that. And don’t, for…
Things I’ve learned from international travel: 1. You may know the U.S POV on a historical event, but you may not know a different country’s POV. Ex: The French Revolution. 2. Don’t forget your electrical adaptor in a hotel! 3. European money is quite similar to American money. But it isn’t exact. Study how to…
Benjamin Franklin is one of my favorite founding fathers of our country. I used to go on dates and ask them ” Who is your favorite founding father and why?” It helped me gage ( understand) how knowledgeable the guy was in history and if he could carry on an intelligent conversation. Anyhoo, Ben Franklin…
Versailles was perfect (parfait). You cannot imagine how much gold, diamonds, marble and satin was used to create this amazing place. This song comes from the recent movie called Marie Antoinette. It may give you a small taste of just how excessive everything at Versailles was.
Today, I’m visiting the French Palace of Versailles. You might remember reading about the French king and Queen that gave Americans the money and supplies they needed to win the Revolutionary War against the English. That same king and Queen also had this palace built about 30km outside of Paris. Unfortunately, this same royal couple spend…
Here’s a French song for my beautiful girls. You won’t understand all of it, but some of it is in English ( the language of Shakespeare). Even if much of it is in French ( the language of Moliere – a French play writer), you will understand the love behind the words. Xxoo
I saw this as I was browsing in the gift shops. Thought you’d appreciate it. It’s raining here so probably going to slow down and take it easy today. There is not much to do here besides shop, eat and look at relics from the past. Happily, I like all of the above. There is one…
I think the kids really know best. This picture is painted on the wall of one of the buildings here in Arromanches where I’m staying. I know how you like peace signs, Purity so this ones for you!