Love that PREMIUM Economy
July 31, 2024 in the United States ⋅ 🌙 81 °F
It’s probably silly to be this excited about the little luxuries like a foot rest, extra legroom, a pillow, and this snazzy water bottle holder.
The good life!
Tube
July 31, 2024 in England ⋅ ☀️ 79 °F
Looking very tired but we are here and on our way to the train station and on to Lille.
The tube has this odd announcement about things happening and reporting it - See it, say it, sort it
St Pancreas Chaos
July 31, 2024 in England ⋅ ☀️ 82 °F
Arrived at Kings Cross and made our way to St Pancreas. Soooo crowded in here. But soon we will be in France. And tonight - US Men’s basketball.
Team GB in the train station
July 31, 2024 in England ⋅ ☀️ 82 °F
Awesome to hear everyone cheering for them. I have no idea what sport but am getting so excited to be part of the Olympics!
Hotel Brughel (Bru-HELL)
July 31, 2024 in France ⋅ ⛅ 86 °F
Ok it wasn’t that bad, but I did screw up and didn’t refresh the AC filter in my search. Thus - no AC and it is rather warm. I had a small fan and the hotel lent us one. Took cool showers and wentRead more
3 Brasseurs
July 31, 2024 in France ⋅ ⛅ 86 °F
Of course Bill found a brewery and I learned new French vocabulary I didn’t know related to brewing and hops (I was more wine when I lived in Dijon)
La Vielle Bourse
July 31, 2024 in France ⋅ ☀️ 84 °F
We didn’t get to spend a lot of time in Lille, but did take a walk by the Vielle Bourse - old stock exchange. A stunning building with a beautiful clock tower and the Opera nearby to admire as well.Read more
Olympic Basketball
July 31, 2024 in France ⋅ ⛅ 79 °F
Our first Olympic event - US Men v South Sudan basketball!!!
The bus ride there was rather unpleasant as there is no AC and very little moving air.
But the energy and excitement at the game wasRead more
Place de la Bastille
August 1, 2024 in France ⋅ ⛅ 86 °F
On our way to ma Mamou for our bakery tour and class, we spent a little time at Place De La Bastille.
The first of many Olympic Ring pictures….but we hate standing in line so they all will likelyRead more
Bakery class
August 1, 2024 in France ⋅ ⛅ 86 °F
We took a bakery tour and class at Mamon bakery. Our guide was Moumou and he was really fun. Turns out he is planning to come to Texas so we told him we would take him for BBQ.
They make 2000Read more
St Paul et St Louis
August 1, 2024 in France ⋅ ☁️ 86 °F
Starting our loooonnnng walk. Just another pretty church.
Notre Dame
August 1, 2024 in France ⋅ ☁️ 86 °F
Made a point to cruise by. Love that they have stands to sit and watch the work. Also the exhibit that highlights all of the artisans who have made it possible.
Wish it could have been ready forRead more
Terrasse des Jeux
August 1, 2024 in France ⋅ ☁️ 86 °F
Just a fun area for fans to hang out, watch sports, play a few games. Fun place to cruise through and have a beer.
It’s amazing to see these stunning old buildings with all the branding and modernRead more
Cafe Maslow
August 1, 2024 in France ⋅ ☁️ 84 °F
We needed a stop and rest and chose this place. They pulled the “you’re tourists” card and said we had to order food with our wine. Fine.
So we ordered “French Nachos”. lol. BuckwheatRead more
Louvre and Olympic Cauldron
August 1, 2024 in France ⋅ ☁️ 84 °F
Our long walk continued and took us past the Louvre and to see the Olympic Cauldron. Pretty exciting. The picture through the arc didn't turn out as interesting as I thought. lol
Coca cola feast
August 1, 2024 in France ⋅ ☁️ 81 °F
Little sponsor area near Grand Palais we checked out.
Nice place to get a little AC but not that exciting otherwise.
Le P’tite Lecourbe
August 1, 2024 in France ⋅ ☀️ 77 °F
Dinner close to our hotel after a looonnng day.
My tuna steak with ratatouille was really good!
Le Golf National
August 2, 2024 in France ⋅ ⛅ 70 °F
A bit of a haul to get to, but the grounds were lovely and there were sooooo many more people out to watch golf than I ever expected. We found a spot by the first hole where the players come out soRead more
Indiana?
August 2, 2024 in France ⋅ ☀️ 77 °F
A little break for a drink and snack before the catacombs. We saw several of these Indiana places in Paris. I don't think that logo would work in the US anymore.
Also - Mexico has the best fans!Read more
Catacombs FAIL
August 2, 2024 in France ⋅ ☀️ 81 °F
We have used Viator for many tours, classes, and experiences for many years. Today it failed us.
I bought tickets for the catacombs so we didn’t have to get there early and get in line. TheRead more
Club France
August 2, 2024 in France ⋅ ☀️ 82 °F
Club France was a lot of fun. And only 5 euros each. Great celebration of French sports, getting kids excited. We got to hold the torch and see some medals.
And it was fun to see the crowds justRead more
Serbia House
August 2, 2024 in France ⋅ ☀️ 82 °F
Great chance to explore other places. As opposed to the sports - or making money off us like the US- Serbia had a neat history of their experience competing as Serbia in the Olympics.
We did have aRead more
Hard Rock Cafe
August 2, 2024 in France ⋅ ☀️ 81 °F
The usual trip to a Hard Rock for Bill to add to his collection.
We had a great bartender and he actually traded pins with me. Our first pin trade.
Ireland House - bust
August 2, 2024 in France ⋅ ☀️ 77 °F
We bought tickets to the Ireland House thinking it would be like the French house - a big nod to the country and culture.
Ireland house was a bust. Just a bar. A packed bar. Our 25 euros got usRead more
Musee D’Orsay
August 3, 2024 in France ⋅ ☁️ 68 °F
It had been a long time since I had been here and it is still moving. So much amazing art in such a stunning location. Being able to look out through the clocks and see the Olympic cauldron was kindRead more