Pearson Airport, Mississauga, Canada
June 21, 2018 in Canada ⋅ 🌙 17 °C
Our dream vacation has begun. Europe here we come.
Charles De Gaulle Airport, Paris, France
June 22, 2018 in France ⋅ ☀️ 16 °C
Reasonably good flight. We got very little sleep. The approach was fun. Turbulence made it feel like a ride at the fair. We walked down stairs onto the tarmac and were bused to the terminal.
St. Germaine Des Pres Hotel, Paris, Fran
June 22, 2018 in France ⋅ ⛅ 19 °C
We have arrived. When we walked into the hotel to check in we were greeted by name. What an interesting room key we have. You leave the key at the front desk when you leave so they know who's in andRead more
Finding a restaurant, Paris, France
June 22, 2018 in France ⋅ ⛅ 20 °C
The streets in this part of Paris are cobblestone and uneven. There's cafe's everywhere. People sit at tiny tables facing the street.
La Jacobine Restaurant, Paris, France
June 22, 2018 in France ⋅ ⛅ 20 °C
Our first course here was good but the desserts were outstanding.
Walk to Eiffel Tower, Paris, France
June 23, 2018 in France ⋅ ☀️ 14 °C
Eiffel Tower, Paris, France
June 23, 2018 in France ⋅ ☀️ 15 °C
The tower was amazing. We were there for approx. 2 hours. Lots of security. We did all the levels including the top.
Palais de Chaillot, Paris, France
June 23, 2018 in France ⋅ ⛅ 19 °C
This is a park just across the Seine from the Eiffel Tower. It has great views of the tower and was a great place to rest.
Arc de Triomphe, Paris, France
June 23, 2018 in France ⋅ ⛅ 19 °C
The tomb of the unknown soldier from WW1 is located in the center along with an eternal flame.
Avenue des Champs Elyses, Paris, France
June 23, 2018 in France ⋅ ⛅ 20 °C
This street runs from the Arc Dr Triomphe to the Louvre. It's packed with cafe's and high end shops. We walked the length of it stopping for a lunch at a Five Guys.
Tuileries Garden, Paris, France
June 23, 2018 in France ⋅ ☁️ 21 °C
I was looking forward to beautiful gardens judging from the name. Not so. There were green spaces mainly. A few pretty areas as you got closer to the Louvre.
Musee de Louvre, Paris, France
June 23, 2018 in France ⋅ ☁️ 21 °C
We didn't go in the Louvre as it was nearing the end of the day but walked around outside.
Bateaux Mouches, Paris, France
June 23, 2018 in France ⋅ ⛅ 18 °C
We took a boat cruise up and down the Seine river in the evening. Our timing was prefect the sun had set not long before and the lights were on at the Eiffel Tower. The banks of the river were linedRead more
Boulangerie Patissrie Restaurant, Paris
June 23, 2018 in France ⋅ ⛅ 16 °C
We found this cafe at the base of the Eiffel Tower and were able to watch the sparkling light show on the tower while we had a late dinner.
Giverny, Paris
June 24, 2018 in France ⋅ ⛅ 17 °C
The small village where Claude Monet had his, home, gardens and studio.
Monet's Home & Garden, Giverny, France
June 24, 2018 in France ⋅ ⛅ 17 °C
We travelled by bus out to Giverny, France in the Normandy region to see Claude Monet's home and gardens. The gardens themselves where absolutely beautiful and worth seeing however the place wasRead more
Monet's Water Garden, Giverny, France
June 24, 2018 in France ⋅ ⛅ 18 °C
This was a very beautiful place. This was the garden that inspired many of Monet's paintings.
Royal Opera Paris Restaurant, Paris, Fra
June 24, 2018 in France ⋅ ⛅ 21 °C
This was a great restaurant. Doug enjoyed two hot dogs with cheese baked on them. I had Quiche Lorraine and for dessert we shared flaming Crepes Suzette.
Big Red Bus, Paris, France
June 24, 2018 in France ⋅ ☁️ 21 °C
This was well worthwhile but we were not able to catch the bus until today. It was over 2 hours touring around Paris and listening to facts and stories. We saw all the major attractions again and weRead more
Le Circle Restaurant, Paris, France
June 24, 2018 in France ⋅ ⛅ 21 °C
Luxembourg Garden, Paris, France
June 24, 2018 in France ⋅ ⛅ 21 °C
I was looking forward to this but it was a disappointment. With the exception of Monet's garden, the gardens in Paris seem to be trees with gravel everywhere. On occasion there are patches of grassRead more
Gare du Nord Train Stn, Paris, France
June 25, 2018 in France ⋅ ☀️ 15 °C
Lille Europe Train Stn, Lille, France
June 25, 2018 in France ⋅ ⛅ 17 °C
The trains go much faster in Europe!
Hotel Moderne, Arras, France
June 25, 2018 in France ⋅ ⛅ 21 °C
We have a large room by European standards. It's a tad sparse as there's no drawers to store anything in. No bathroom counter to speak of and no fridge. It does have nice big doors you can open forRead more
The Wellington Quarry, Arras, France
June 25, 2018 in France ⋅ ⛅ 23 °C
This afternoon we toured ancient caves at the city of Arras. They were originally constructed in medieval times. During WW1 the Australians build 20 km's of tunnels connecting them all. By times overRead more