Stati UnitiIllinoisCook CountyRosemontChicago O'Hare International Airport41°58’45” N 87°54’36” W
24 agosto 2023, Stati Uniti ⋅ ☀️ 38 °C
Stati UnitiIllinoisCook CountyRosemontChicago O'Hare International Airport41°58’46” N 87°54’38” W
24 agosto 2023, Stati Uniti ⋅ ☀️ 37 °C
Stati UnitiIllinoisCook CountyRosemontChicago O'Hare International Airport41°58’49” N 87°54’43” W 24 agosto 2023, Stati Uniti ⋅ ☀️ 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 ....
25 agosto 2023, Francia ⋅ ☁️ 21 °C
We've arrived in France, had coffee (very important to our survival), and are now ready to explore Paris!
Viaggiatore So happy you arrived safely! Can’t wait to see what you guys have planned.
FranciaÎle-de-FranceParisEglise Saint-Christophe-en-la-Cité48°51’13” N 2°20’52” E
25 agosto 2023, Francia ⋅ ☁️ 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 inLeggi altro
Viaggiatore We didn’t get a chance to go inside this cathedral for some reason. Glad to know the repairs will be done soon!
25 agosto 2023, Francia ⋅ ☁️ 22 °C
A snack to hold us until dinner then the most needed thing of all.... sleep!
We had to pick a place that coordinated with Kathy's outfit.
25 agosto 2023, Francia ⋅ ☁️ 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 ofLeggi altro
Viaggiatore We took the boys to that museum. They recognized a painting that Mrs.Ryder had a replica of in her piano studio!
FranciaÎle-de-FranceBoulogne-BillancourtParc des Princes48°50’25” N 2°15’13” E 26 agosto 2023, Francia ⋅ ☁️ 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.
26 agosto 2023, Francia ⋅ ⛅ 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.
Viaggiatore We’ve toured this cathedral as well. The stained glass was magnificent!!
Viaggiatore I'm so glad you got to see it too! [ agree that the stained glass really is incredible!!
Viaggiatore Last night, “60 Minutes” had a segment about the restoration of the cathedral. So interesting!! But sad to learn that the lead architect died on a hiking trip 10 days ago.
Viaggiatore Just looked up the news article about the architect's death. I hadn't heard about that. Thanks for letting me know.
FranciaCentre-Val-de-LoireChartres48°27’4” N 1°29’20” E
26 agosto 2023, Francia ⋅ ⛅ 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.
Viaggiatore Great way to start your trip. Enjoy