We're off to Zurich!
13 ottobre 2023, Stati Uniti ⋅ ☁️ 68 °F
Today, we flew from Portland to Zurich with a layover in snowy Reykjavik. There was just enough time in Reykjavik to clear customs and grab some skyr for breakfast.
Arriving in Zurich
14 ottobre 2023, Svizzera ⋅ 🌧 55 °F
We arrived in Zurich mid afternoon. We took the train from the airport to downtown and made our way to our hotel to check in. After a shower and a change of clothes, we had an early pizza dinner atLeggi altro
From Zurich to Rapperswil
15 ottobre 2023, Svizzera ⋅ ☁️ 52 °F
Today, we went on a day tour from Zurich to Heidiland and Liechtenstein. The first stop was the village of Rapperswil at the eastern end of Lake Zurich. We toured St. John's Catholic church, visitedLeggi altro
Heidiland
15 ottobre 2023, Svizzera ⋅ ☁️ 52 °F
The Heidiland village, or Heididorf, is situated in the small town of Maienfeld in the Swiss Alps. It's the setting for the beloved children's story of Heidi by Johanna Spyri.
Liechtenstein
15 ottobre 2023, Liechtenstein ⋅ ☁️ 50 °F
Liechtenstein is a small principality located in the alps between Switzerland and Austria. It's roughly 60 square miles and has a population of approximately 40,000. We briefly visited the capitalLeggi altro
Zurich City Tour
16 ottobre 2023, Svizzera ⋅ ⛅ 48 °F
Today, we joined a Zurich city tour for an overview of the city. We visited the marina at Lake Zurich, a panoramic viewpoint, and walked through the old town. The murals in the cloister ofLeggi altro
Lindt Home of Chocolate
16 ottobre 2023, Svizzera ⋅ ⛅ 50 °F
The second half of our tour included a cruise on Lake Zurich and a tour of the Lindt chocolate factory in Kilchberg. The museum featured the history of chocolate production in Switzerland and lots ofLeggi altro
Evening in Zurich
16 ottobre 2023, Svizzera ⋅ ⛅ 52 °F
This evening, we enjoyed a casual stroll through the old town with a stop for a delicious fondue dinner. The sunset was beautiful, and it was wonderful to see the city lights as the sun went down.
Bienvenue à Paris!
17 ottobre 2023, Francia ⋅ ☁️ 63 °F
This morning, we boarded the Lyria TGV (train à grande vitesse) high-speed train from Zurich to Paris. It reaches a top cruising speed of 168 Mph (270 Kph). After arriving in Paris, we took the metroLeggi altro
Chartres Cathedral
18 ottobre 2023, Francia ⋅ ☁️ 59 °F
Chartres Cathedral, also known as the Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Chartres, was constructed between 1194-1220. Four earlier cathedrals, the first of which dates to the 4th century, were all destroyed byLeggi altro
Arriving in Saint-Malo
18 ottobre 2023, Francia ⋅ 🌧 64 °F
We arrived in Saint-Malo in the early evening, and after checking into our hotel, we set off to explore and to find a restaurant for dinner. We stopped briefly at St. Vincent's Cathedral to admire theLeggi altro
Dinan
19 ottobre 2023, Francia ⋅ 🌧 59 °F
Today, we visited Dinan, a town in Brittany known for its medieval ramparts, cobblestone streets, and half-timbered houses. We enjoyed seeing the beautiful interior of Baselique Saint-Sauveur and itsLeggi altro
Dinard
19 ottobre 2023, Francia ⋅ 🌬 64 °F
This afternoon, we made a brief stop in the city of Dinard situated on the Côte d'Émeraude, or emerald coast, of Brittany. Dinard is regarded as one of the most prestigious seaside resorts inLeggi altro
Walking tour of Saint-Malo
19 ottobre 2023, Francia ⋅ 🌧 63 °F
We returned to Saint-Malo in the late afternoon and joined our guide for a walk inside the walls of the old city. We took a short walk along the city ramparts, and at low tide, we took a walk to theLeggi altro
Mont Saint-Michele
20 ottobre 2023, Francia ⋅ ☁️ 57 °F
According to a legend, the archangel Michael appeared in 708 in a dream to Aubert, the bishop of Avranches, and instructed him to build a church on the rocky islet of Mont Tombe. Twice, he ignored theLeggi altro
Walking the Ramparts of Saint-Malo
20 ottobre 2023, Francia ⋅ ☁️ 63 °F
This afternoon, we walked the city ramparts and had one last chance to take in the beautiful sights of the city. There were stops for pastries, shopping, and to end the day a delicious dinner of fishLeggi altro
Château de Fougères
21 ottobre 2023, Francia ⋅ 🌧 52 °F
Today, we stopped at Château de Fougères on our drive to Le Havre. The castle is strategically situated at the historic border of Brittany, Normandy, and France. The original castle was built in theLeggi altro
Nancy's Here!
21 ottobre 2023, Francia ⋅ 🌧 55 °F
We made it safely to Le Havre and boarded the AmaDante around 4:30pm, and Nancy arrived just an hour later. There were lots of hugs and excited voices. These sisters truly love each other, and it'sLeggi altro
Omaha Beach & Normandy American Cemetery
22 ottobre 2023, Francia ⋅ ☀️ 54 °F
This morning, we set off to visit the Normandy Beaches, the site of the allied forces' amphibious landing that began the liberation of Europe from Nazi Germany and led to the end of WWII.
Our firstLeggi altro
Gold Beach
22 ottobre 2023, Francia ⋅ ☀️ 57 °F
Our next stop was Gold Beach, which was assigned to the British forces. On the cliffs above the beach stand the remains of the German gun battery of Lounges-Sur-Mer. The guns were neutralized quicklyLeggi altro
Juno Beach & Caen WWII Memorial Museum
22 ottobre 2023, Francia ⋅ ☀️ 61 °F
Our next stop was Juno Beach, which was assigned to the Canadian forces. In this location, marshlands rather than cliffs were the primary geographic challenge. Uniquely designed tanks were used toLeggi altro
Caen
23 ottobre 2023, Francia ⋅ ☁️ 54 °F
Our first stop today was the city of Caen. We visited Château Caen, the medieval fortress and home of William the Conqueror. Then we visited his tomb in The Abbey of Saint-Étienne (St. Stephen),Leggi altro
Bayeux
23 ottobre 2023, Francia ⋅ ☁️ 55 °F
The Bayeux tapestry depicts the struggle for power between William, Duke of Normandy, and Harold Godwinson, England’s last Anglo-Saxon king. The scenes conclude with William’s successful invasionLeggi altro
A Taste of Normandy
24–26 ott 2023, Francia ⋅ ⛅ 50 °F
Rouen
24 ottobre 2023, Francia ⋅ ⛅ 54 °F






































































































































































































































