United StatesIllinoisCook CountyRosemontChicago O'Hare International Airport41°58’45” N 87°54’36” W
August 24, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 38 °C
United StatesIllinoisCook CountyRosemontChicago O'Hare International Airport41°58’46” N 87°54’38” W
August 24, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 37 °C
United StatesIllinoisCook CountyRosemontChicago O'Hare International Airport41°58’49” N 87°54’43” W August 24, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 37 °C
Ready to board our flight to Paris. Dan's eager to start the trip with some wine on this flight. I got an early start ....
FranceÎle-de-FranceParisParis 05 Ancien - Quartier Faubourg-Saint-DenisMagenta Railway Station48°52’52” N 2°21’27” E
August 25, 2023 in France ⋅ ☁️ 21 °C
We've arrived in France, had coffee (very important to our survival), and are now ready to explore Paris!
FranceÎle-de-FranceParisEglise Saint-Christophe-en-la-Cité48°51’13” N 2°20’52” E
August 25, 2023 in France ⋅ ☁️ 21 °C
Visiting the cathedral, outside only. At least the front of it doesn't look bad. As you can see from the side view, they still have lots to do to repair the roof. They expect to have it completed inRead more
FranceÎle-de-FranceParisParis 11 Ancien - Quartier SorbonneLatin Quarter48°51’3” N 2°20’47” E FranceÎle-de-FranceParisParis 01 Ancien - Quartier TuileriesTuileries Garden48°51’46” N 2°19’44” E
August 25, 2023 in France ⋅ ☁️ 22 °C
I visited the Musee d'Orsay this afternoon while Dan went for a walk. This building used to be a train station and was changed into a museum for the 1900 World Exposition. It has a lot ofRead more
FranceÎle-de-FranceBoulogne-BillancourtParc des Princes48°50’25” N 2°15’13” E August 26, 2023 in France ⋅ ☁️ 16 °C
We stayed in the 6th arrodisement of Paris in a hotel built in the 17th century. It was, at times, a private residence (our room was part of the family's sitting area). It was also a convent for nuns.
FranceCentreChartresRoman Catholic Diocese of ChartresPlace Jean-Moulin48°26’48” N 1°29’11” E
August 26, 2023 in France ⋅ ⛅ 19 °C
Construction began in 1194 after a fire destroyed much of the previous cathedral. It was consecrated in 1260. All of the stained glass is original.
Traveler I'm so glad you got to see it too! [ agree that the stained glass really is incredible!!
FranceCentreChartres48°27’4” N 1°29’20” E
August 26, 2023 in France ⋅ ⛅ 20 °C
This veil is purported to have been worn by the Blessed Virgin. It has survived 2 fires which destroyed cathedrals peviously built on this site.
Traveler Great way to start your trip. Enjoy