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European Adventures

Feel free to follow along as I spend two weeks in Europe. Les mer

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Dag 5
mandag 29. mai 2023 23:11
🌙 17 °C
Høyde: 276 ft
Frankrike Paris 14 Observatoire 48.834481, 2.32364448°50’4” N 2°19’25” E
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Pt. 2 of Paris
29. mai 2023, Frankrike ⋅ 🌙 17 °C
This is a summary from part 2 of Paris but I'll make separate posts about our hotel, dinner, crêpes, and The Louvre!

-Our first crêpes together.
-The Obelisque (the tall pointy tower) with the Arc de Triomphe in the distance.
-A statue in the Tuileries Garden that had a pigeon perched atop it's head. 🤣
-Me arriving at the Louvre.
-Me at the Eiffel Tower (we decided not to go up because we both could barely walk anymore and I heard on good authority that it is extremely overrated). Instead, we sat in shade near it and reviewed our fake identities and stories we will use when someone tries to con us again.
-We had a lovely dinner at Cocotte. Funny commentary to follow ...
-Video of some street dancers.
-This was the first moving mannequin I've ever seen (and then we saw multiple!).Les mer
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Reisende this is cool
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Reisende that is crazy
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ReisendeI thought it was pretty cool!
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Dag 6
tirsdag 30. mai 2023 08:08
☀️ 12 °C
Høyde: 276 ft
Frankrike Paris 14 Observatoire 48.834496, 2.32365248°50’4” N 2°19’25” E
Good Morning from Paris
30. mai 2023, Frankrike ⋅ ☀️ 12 °C
Good morning from Paris!

The A/C is broken in our hotel room so we had to leave windows open. Did I mention that window screens are not as popular in Europe? Don't worry... We are on the 5th floor. Let's just say, sleep wasn't the best because we were melting. 🥲

Thankfully, we are headed to the breakfast buffet. ❤️🥐Les mer
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Reisendehello from Missouri
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ReisendeHiiii!!
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ReisendeWhat about the bugs?
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ReisendeI asked that SAME question. Apparently the bugs aren't as bad over here when in the city? Not sure. It also doesn't get as hot here either.
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Dag 6
tirsdag 30. mai 2023 10:30
☀️ 16 °C
Høyde: 253 ft
Frankrike Catacombs of Paris 48.833748, 2.33229648°50’1” N 2°19’56” E
Les Catacombes de Paris
30. mai 2023, Frankrike ⋅ ☀️ 16 °C
The Catacombs were one of the most beautiful, morbid, haunting, and powerful things I've ever seen. Lucie helped translate many of the writings but some were also in Latin so those will be googled later (I have probably 40 more pictures).

Regardless of the time that has past, I felt it distasteful and disrespectful to pose with the remains, as these were humans who lived, breathed, and loved. As the audio-guided tour explained to us, the conditions in which these people came to become part of the Catacombs was more out of necessity than many realize.

And to the people who have desecrated some of the bodies with vandalism: 🖕🖕🖕

p.s. Around 6 million people are buried in the Catacombs.Les mer
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ReisendeNot sure I can like this one.
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ReisendeWow that is wild
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ReisendeIt may be one of the most interesting things I've ever done.
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tirsdag 30. mai 2023 12:49
⛅ 20 °C
Høyde: 128 ft
Frankrike Issy-les-Moulineaux 48.828507, 2.26273448°49’43” N 2°15’46” E
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Pt. 3 of Paris
30. mai 2023, Frankrike ⋅ ⛅ 20 °C
Part 3 Paris photos!

-The stairwell in our hotel
-Our breakfast buffet (and fresh squeezed apple juice... I had 3 glasses.)
-I found out that there was a train gate named after the Queer icon, Josephine Baker, just down the street so we visited (yes... I had to buy tickets just for this picture lol).
-We went to the Catacombs and it was way more intense than I was expecting. Pictures to follow....
-The RER we are on has cherubs on the roof.
-Enjoy this video of the way the hallways are laid out in the hotel we stayed at and how the lights are at each door for you to turn on the lights in the hallways.
-I have determined that everyone in Europe can either juggle, play the accordion, or both. I have yet to see someone do it simultaneously though. This was fantastic entertainment.Les mer
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ReisendeSounds like I need to move to Paris to find an instructor for my accordion. Very cool experience. Those hallways are something.
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ReisendeUh... Moving to Paris... I wouldn't recommend. I think you'd actually have a terrible time with that. 😅
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Reisende So, you finally found an Accordion teacher for your madre?? Lol
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ReisendeShe seems to think so lol
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Dag 6
tirsdag 30. mai 2023 14:00
☁️ 21 °C
Høyde: 463 ft
Frankrike Palace of Versailles 48.80443, 2.12028548°48’16” N 2°7’13” E
The Palace & Garden of Versailles
30. mai 2023, Frankrike ⋅ ☁️ 21 °C
I took SO many pictures.... The Palace was gorgeous (crowded, but gorgeous). The painted ceilings were captivating and mesmerizing. I can't say enough how pretty they were. Those statues.... I could care less about though. 😅 The garden was okay! Our feet hurt too much to get very far beyond the main entrance. 😭Les mer
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ReisendeBeautiful! Can you imagine how those artist painted that ceiling.
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ReisendeI thought the same thing. I said that to Lucie and she goes "Well, it's not like they have anything else to do. What do you think they should've done? Watch Netflix?" 😂😂😂
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tirsdag 30. mai 2023 17:00
☁️ 22 °C
Høyde: 236 ft
Frankrike Magenta Railway Station 48.879608, 2.35740548°52’47” N 2°21’27” E
La Ville D'Aulnay for Dinner
30. mai 2023, Frankrike ⋅ ☁️ 22 °C
Dinner was delish! 😍
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ReisendeThe food looks delicious. I love French food.
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ReisendeI didn't eat french food at all (other than crêpes and croissants lol)
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tirsdag 30. mai 2023 20:41
☀️ 18 °C
Høyde: 308 ft
Frankrike Ressons-sur-Matz 49.525132, 2.71893349°31’30” N 2°43’8” E
Pt. 4 of Paris
30. mai 2023, Frankrike ⋅ ☀️ 18 °C
Final photo collage of our Paris adventures! I'll be posting individual posts for some of the specifics highlights. :)

-Visited the Palace of Versailles (these follow up pictures are going to be mind-blowing).
-Sneak peek of the Garden of Versailles
-We may or may not have eaten Italian... For the third time... While there. 😅
-These are our faces when we finally board our train!
-These are our faces when we finally leave the train station 50 minutes late.

See you tonight, Belgium! Tomorrow: Luxembourg, with a stop in Germany and France!Les mer
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ReisendeWhy are you eating Italian food while in France? Your Mother is confused.
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ReisendeIt was completely unintentional but the French food didn't seem as easy to come by (nor did it seem as good). I guess I just really, really like Italian food.
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onsdag 31. mai 2023 11:51
☀️ 20 °C
Høyde: 463 ft
Belgia Brussels South Charleroi Airport 50.442124, 4.45188150°26’32” N 4°27’7” E
Change of Plans...
31. mai 2023, Belgia ⋅ ☀️ 20 °C
There's been a change of plans! Today is a "rest and recovery" day.

We will do our plans tomorrow instead and then I'll go to Amsterdam solo on Monday for a day trip.

Here's a picture of the delicious breakfast Charlotte made!! P.s. it was my favorite crêpe yet!Les mer
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onsdag 31. mai 2023 17:08
☀️ 24 °C
Høyde: 335 ft
Belgia Faculté Universitaire Catholiques De Mons / Site Charleroi 50.407918, 4.44157550°24’29” N 4°26’30” E
What you've waited for... French food.
31. mai 2023, Belgia ⋅ ☀️ 24 °C
We went out and about in Charleroi and went to this bistro attached to the mall, called Char Le Roy, for a light lunch. Yes, it took us going to France and returning to Belgium to finally eat French food that wasn't a stereotypical crêpe and croissant.

I introduce to you... Croque monsieur and croque madame. It was tasty! But... In the US we call them "hot ham and cheese" 😅. There is the addition of the egg for the croque madame though, which isn't something I've had before! The Belgian beer is Charlotte's favorite fruity beer.Les mer
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onsdag 31. mai 2023 23:40
🌙 17 °C
Høyde: 463 ft
Belgia Brussels South Charleroi Airport 50.442101, 4.45193650°26’32” N 4°27’7” E
Good night!
31. mai 2023, Belgia ⋅ 🌙 17 °C
Good night, sleep tight! It was a good day.

We went shopping, had tasty food, and did a puzzle. There was also a CATastrophe. Here's a fun challenge... Who can tell me what is happening in the first video?Les mer
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Reisendewell a creature I think it is a dog has something he is draggin and made a heck of a jump from the stairs to your table . Dang
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ReisendeVery close!! It was a cat stuck in a paper bag, freaking out (running up and down the stairs and all over the upstairs room). The 3 legged cat got spooked and lept onto the table we were actively eating Chinese food and doing puzzles on. It was a blood bath. But instead of blood, it was sweet and sour sauce. 😂 The dog did a bad job of keeping her siblings out of trouble. Haha
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torsdag 1. juni 2023 10:13
☀️ 16 °C
Høyde: 528 ft
Belgia Fleurus 50.474619, 4.55922650°28’29” N 4°33’33” E
Luxembourg... Take 2!
1. juni 2023, Belgia ⋅ ☀️ 16 °C
We are on our way to Luxembourg. During this trek, we will be touching ground in Germany, France, Belgium, and Luxembourg.

Some highlights to expect...
-Pictures in all 4 countries in honor of Uncle Paul.
-Lunch in Luxembourg.
-Visiting my great great uncle, James (Jim) H. Goehl, in the Lorraine American Cemetery and Memorial where he was buried after dying in Europe during WWII. As far as my grandma and I know, I may be the first relative to visit his final resting site. It is an honor to visit and pay tribute to him.

*Side note: I have been feeling a bit under the weather so I took a COVID test just in case and it's negative. We think it's partially the "traveler's flu" and the pollen season. I've never really reacted to allergens all that badly in the states but Europe is next level. I had some warm water with lemon and honey and took some medication to soothe my throat. I shall power through! Too many non-refundable adventures await. 😅Les mer
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ReisendeGet well. Those hotel windows and allergens might not have gone well together. Drink lots of water. Love you!
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ReisendeYou got it! Love you too.
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Reisendesorry to hear that you are having allergy like problems
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ReisendeBetter to be allergies than the alternative though!!! I'll make it through. :)
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Dag 8
torsdag 1. juni 2023 11:47
☀️ 23 °C
Høyde: 974 ft
Luxembourg Strassen 49.61175, 6.0820949°36’42” N 6°4’56” E
Made it to Luxembourg!
1. juni 2023, Luxembourg ⋅ ☀️ 23 °C
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torsdag 1. juni 2023 13:10
☀️ 25 °C
Høyde: 797 ft
Frankrike Cité Émile Huchet 49.121895, 6.7164549°7’19” N 6°42’59” E
James (Jim) H. Goehl
1. juni 2023, Frankrike ⋅ ☀️ 25 °C
James (Jim) H. Goehl: My great great uncle and a WWII soldier killed in action on January 3rd, 1945 at the age of 25.

He is buried next to the grave of an unknown soldier in a beautiful spot of the cemetery.

In the guest book, I left the message: "This visit is in honor of my great grandfather who never had the chance to say goodbye. ❤️"Les mer
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ReisendeThat makes me tear up !! So happy you could do this . Love You
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ReisendeLove you too, grandma!
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torsdag 1. juni 2023 14:28
☀️ 25 °C
Høyde: 505 ft
Tyskland Krekel-Berg 49.485177, 6.37525649°29’7” N 6°22’31” E
Remembering Uncle Paul
1. juni 2023, Tyskland ⋅ ☀️ 25 °C
Today I wore a shirt that says "F.R.I.E.N.D.S don't let friends fight cancer alone" on the front and then Uncle Paul's name on the back.

I hope he would proud of me for maximizing the number of countries I went to today for him. I think he would be proud of my "thinking smarter, not harder". I wouldn't be able to take this trip without my Uncle Paul so this trip is dedicated to him!!!

*Pics from Luxembourg, Germany, and France and the pic I posted earlier was in Belgium!Les mer
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ReisendeAmazing on the day you brought him "along for the journey" you made it thru 4 countries. That counts for at least 4 laps (if not more LOL). He'd be stoked over the "compartmentalizing" to get "maximum value". Thank you for sharing part of your journey with him ❤️❤️
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ReisendeThat's what I was thinking too!!! It was great to have him with me for the ride. :)
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torsdag 1. juni 2023 15:30
☀️ 26 °C
Høyde: 1 040 ft
Luxembourg Luxembourg 49.611247, 6.12954249°36’40” N 6°7’46” E
Late lunch at La Boucherie
1. juni 2023, Luxembourg ⋅ ☀️ 26 °C
Even though I got the wrong order, it was still delicious.
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Reisendethose are interesting boards of food
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ReisendeYep! It was a variety platter of meats and small things to snack on. :)
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torsdag 1. juni 2023 17:34
☀️ 25 °C
Høyde: 889 ft
Luxembourg Merl 49.603506, 6.08058349°36’13” N 6°4’50” E
Luxembourg photos!
1. juni 2023, Luxembourg ⋅ ☀️ 25 °C
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torsdag 1. juni 2023 22:41
🌙 15 °C
Høyde: 463 ft
Belgia Brussels South Charleroi Airport 50.442125, 4.45189950°26’32” N 4°27’7” E
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Dinner and bedtime!
1. juni 2023, Belgia ⋅ 🌙 15 °C
Yet another delicious dinner made by the talented Charlotte. Time for bed! Tomorrow we will be exploring Brussels but taking it pretty easy before our weekend in Vienna, Austria!

P.s. check out this cool souvenir I got from Luxembourg!Les mer
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Reisende that is really cool looking
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Reisendelove your jar !! Oh Austria is suppose to be beautiful.
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ReisendeMe too! It's going to be the perfect flask lol. Adam told me Vienna is supposed to be one of the most beautiful places in the world so I look forward to it tomorrow!
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fredag 2. juni 2023 17:43
☀️ 19 °C
Høyde: 463 ft
Belgia Brussels South Charleroi Airport 50.442119, 4.45187750°26’32” N 4°27’7” E
R&R&L
2. juni 2023, Belgia ⋅ ☀️ 19 °C
Today has been full of relaxation, RuPaul, and laundry. I think Charlotte is officially a fan of Drag Race!

P.s. we ended up skipping Brussels lol.
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lørdag 3. juni 2023 06:39
☀️ 10 °C
Høyde: 561 ft
Belgia airport Brussels-Charleroi 50.468896, 4.46975950°28’8” N 4°28’11” E
Heading to Vienna on 2 hrs of sleep
3. juni 2023, Belgia ⋅ ☀️ 10 °C
Two hours of sleep (but worth it!) and headed to Vienna for the weekend.
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lørdag 3. juni 2023 09:27
☀️ 15 °C
Høyde: 574 ft
Østerrike Vienna International Airport 48.117114, 16.56039548°7’2” N 16°33’37” E
Landed in Austria!
3. juni 2023, Østerrike ⋅ ☀️ 15 °C
ReisendePs. I touched up my face legitimately like 3 times and I look hilarious so I added it
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lørdag 3. juni 2023 11:35
☀️ 19 °C
Høyde: 568 ft
Østerrike Stadtpark 48.205511, 16.38016548°12’20” N 16°22’49” E
Ducks, Ravens, and Pigeons: Oh My!
3. juni 2023, Østerrike ⋅ ☀️ 19 °C
Chilling in Stadtpark.
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lørdag 3. juni 2023 12:00
☀️ 20 °C
Høyde: 617 ft
Østerrike Bahnhof Wien-Mitte 48.20603, 16.38451348°12’22” N 16°23’4” E
Day Lounge for Lunch
3. juni 2023, Østerrike ⋅ ☀️ 20 °C
When I tell you this was the best damn goulash (gulaschsuppe) I've ever had, I'm not joking. It was so, so good. 😭 It has been my favorite food so far! I also didn't realize it was Hungarian. Lucie and Charlotte said we can go back tomorrow for my "goodbye goulash". 🫶😂Les mer
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lørdag 3. juni 2023 14:30
☀️ 22 °C
Høyde: 699 ft
Østerrike Stephansplatz 48.208358, 16.37250448°12’30” N 16°22’21” E
Vienna loves love.
3. juni 2023, Østerrike ⋅ ☀️ 22 °C
Vienna immediately shows love to the LGBTQ+ community and we noticed it as soon as we got here. Tomorrow we are going to the Pride Block Party. How cool is that?! PRIDE IN VIENNA!!!
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lørdag 3. juni 2023 16:43
☀️ 23 °C
Høyde: 659 ft
Østerrike Gumpendorf 48.189863, 16.33465148°11’24” N 16°20’5” E
Our place for the weekend.
3. juni 2023, Østerrike ⋅ ☀️ 23 °C
Thank you, Google translate, for helping me communicate with a helpful man in Russian for assistance! Glad we found the place and it looks even better than in the pictures. :)

The last few are images from our trek from the train to the bus stop to the building.Les mer
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Reisendethey like a lot of fuzzy stuff on all the furniture
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ReisendeIt's a big trend right now! I kind of like it. :)
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lørdag 3. juni 2023 18:54
☀️ 22 °C
Høyde: 715 ft
Østerrike Gumpendorf 48.19366, 16.33356548°11’37” N 16°20’1” E
I schnitzel you not...
3. juni 2023, Østerrike ⋅ ☀️ 22 °C
I schnitzel you not... I couldn't resist getting gulaschsuppe again. But I paired it with a refreshing strawberry cider from the Netherlands, followed by a perfectly cooked wiener schnitzel & fresh potato salad. It was incredible. 😍 Unfortunately, we didn't have room for dessert like we planned. 😅

Brauhof Wien Fünf Haus: 10/10.

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