The thistle is the national flower of Scotland. The legend is that the Vikings tried to attack the Scots one night while they were sleeping. But the Scots could hear the flowers ” screaming” in their dreams. They woke up and prepared for the Viking attack. I bought some thistles before getting on the train…
Remember when we celebrated my birthday with a Brave themed party? I had all the stuff laid out when you arrived. I forget what we ate but I remember having fun with my two girls. Today has been another amazing day. Traveling to Scotland feels like you are touching the sky. There is so much…
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