Paris!
June 24, 2024 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 91 °F
JFK
June 24, 2024 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 72 °F
At JFK where the players got to meet their teammates. Plenty of time for team bonding while Debbie and I relaxed in the Priority Plus lounge. Free cocktails and quite a buffet and comfy seats. InRead more
Tuesday
June 25, 2024 in France ⋅ ⛅ 84 °F
Was it really today that we landed in Paris? It seems so long ago! A bus took us to our hotel where we checked in, dropped our bags and hit the bricks. First off was lunch at PB (Poulet Braise). ThenRead more
Worn out Wednesday
June 26, 2024 in France ⋅ ☀️ 77 °F
Uber and the Hop on Hop off bus were my friends. We saw very old and very modern architecture. We shopped in a unique food market with several shops and restaurants. where also had lunch. My firstRead more
Arc de Triomphe
June 26, 2024 in France ⋅ ⛅ 77 °F
Another famous monument, we got to enjoy both during the day and in the evening. Beneath is the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier from World War I, representing all that have died defending France. The 12Read more
Normandie
June 27, 2024 in France ⋅ ⛅ 68 °F
Today we all took a bus trip to Omaha Beach, the Musee De Normandie in Caen and the American cemetery where over 9000 WW II US soldiers’ graves (and one from WW I) are located. Baquette sandwichesRead more
City Sights
June 28, 2024 in France ⋅ ☁️ 64 °F
On Friday the team had practice. Debbie and I toured the city on the hop on hop off bus. Took a lot of pictures of the amazing architecture.
Eiffel Tower
June 28, 2024 in France ⋅ ☀️ 75 °F
The Eiffle Tower was built in 1889 for the world’s fair commemorating the hundredth anniversary of the French Revolution. There are 669 stairs to the top and most of the team members took theRead more
Notre-Dame Cathedral
June 28, 2024 in France ⋅ ☀️ 73 °F
One of the largest and well-known churches in the world. The cathedral has been closed since a fire in 2019. It is the hope that it reopens in 2024.
Shopping & Eating & Shopping
June 29, 2024 in France ⋅ ☁️ 61 °F
While taking the hop on hop hop bus, we hopped off in the opera district. There we found the museum of perfume. what better souvenir than French perfume? Leaving there we went to the GallerieRead more
Boat Ride on the Seine
June 29, 2024 in France ⋅ ☁️ 63 °F
Adjustments had to be made to our trip due to the upcoming Olympics. But that enabled us to take a cruise on the river. What could be better than enjoying a glass of champagne or wine on the RiverRead more
Basketball & Bon Appetite
June 29, 2024 in France ⋅ ☁️ 73 °F
The official games began. Rocco’s team won all three of their games. At the end of the day they were in first place!
After the games the three of us went to a different area of France, where RoccoRead more
Gold!
June 30, 2024 in France ⋅ ☁️ 73 °F
Winning their first two games the U 15 team went into the Final in First Place and stayed true to form. Paris Wold Games Champions brought USA gold medals and a huge trophy. So proud of theseRead more
Final Leg of a Great Experience
July 1, 2024 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 81 °F
Up at 4 AM in Paris, it was not a bad trip to the airport. Good flight on Air France and great to land back in the USA at JFK. Tough saying goodbye to Rocco and Debbie. But also good to know I will beRead more
ciasgardenshed.comHave a wonderful time! I can't wait to follow your trip! Love you all!
TravelerAre we there yet???? 🤣🤣. ❤️
TravelerHave a great trip!