Stonehenge
May 4, 2022 in England ⋅ ⛅ 55 °F
Stonehenge is so mysterious and interesting! Built over the course of 1000 years almost 5000 years ago, its meaning and origins are lost to history. I didn't realize how many Bronze age burial moundsRead more
Stealing Stonehenge
May 4, 2022 in England ⋅ ⛅ 55 °F
Éowyn's about to Carmen Sandiego Stonehenge
Tea Time
May 4, 2022 in England ⋅ ⛅ 57 °F
Bath
May 4, 2022 in England ⋅ ⛅ 57 °F
Lovely town. The river Avon runs through it. It dates back to Roman times.
Driving Through the Cotswolds
May 4, 2022 in England ⋅ ☁️ 59 °F
Peaceful countryside - this is the area you think of with thatched-roofed English cottages.
The enchanting Cotswolds, a picturesque region nestled in the heart of England. With its idyllic landscapesRead more
Shakespeare's School
May 4, 2022 in England ⋅ 🌧 61 °F
This was wonderful! We had a brief lesson from Magistro Jenkins and then got to practice with a quill. And yes, the girls got to show off some Latin.
This building was 200 years old when ShakespeareRead more
Stratford-Upon-Avon
May 4, 2022 in England ⋅ ☁️ 55 °F
Some scenes from around Stratford-Upon-Avon, where Shakespeare was born, educated, married, and buried.
Stratford-upon-Avon, a place of literary and historical significance in the heart of England.Read more
Lodging: 07 Tour Eiffel
May 5, 2022 in France ⋅ ☁️ 48 °F
Small townhouse on two floors renovated by a decorator that can accommodate up to 5 people. Ideally located a 10-minute walk from Montparnasse train station and a 25-minute walk from the Eiffel Tower,Read more
Paris AirBnB
May 5, 2022 in France ⋅ ⛅ 63 °F
This one is very updated and modern inside, but very skinny! You can see how narrow the building is on the outside. It's actually thoughtfully appointed and quite nice, very near a metro station.
WeRead more
Legends and Mysteries Tours
May 5, 2022 in France ⋅ ⛅ 64 °F
This was an enjoyable introduction to Paris.
Work is progressing on the restoration of Notre Dame after the fire, and is supposed to be done by 2024. Obviously, we weren't able to go in.
Sunset on the Seine
May 5, 2022 in France ⋅ ⛅ 63 °F
Loving all this family time
Eiffel Tower Stair Climb
May 6, 2022 in France ⋅ ☀️ 52 °F
This was a dream come true... Éowyn told me it was on her bucket list. Then she freaked out about it.
You guys, it's a lot of stairs. A LOT. We all made it, but thank goodness they have a cafe andRead more
Champ de Mars
May 6, 2022 in France ⋅ ☀️ 61 °F
It's a spectacular day outside the Eiffel Tower 🗼🗼🗼
Some of the field is closed off - there are construction projects everywhere in Paris right now
Chat Mallows Café
May 6, 2022 in France ⋅ ☀️ 63 °F
This restaurant is a few doors down from our apartment. The girls loved it. The cats live a pretty sweet life.
A Spectacular Day with the Ulmers
May 6, 2022 in France ⋅ ⛅ 63 °F
Some of our college friends, Jon and Rachel, live in Paris. They graciously took us around for the day and it was the best!
Here's the Palais Garnier (Opera House, as in Phantom of the) and GalleriesRead more
Sacre Coeur and Montmartre
May 6, 2022 in France ⋅ ⛅ 70 °F
This church is gorgeous inside and out. The mosaics are intricate and seem to glow. The stained glass was lit up by the sun and pictures can't do the light justice.
Jardin du Luxembourg
May 6, 2022 in France ⋅ ⛅ 70 °F
Pantheon and Dinner
May 6, 2022 in France ⋅ ☀️ 68 °F
Jon works near the Pantheon.
We had a tasty dinner at Le Pot de Fer (and thank goodness for friends fluent in French!)
Every hour, the Eiffel Tower sparkles, and we caught the show.
Rose Shaped Gelato
May 6, 2022 in France ⋅ ⛅ 64 °F
This was so fun! I had violet flavored gelato and it was delicious.
Notre Dame at Night
May 6, 2022 in France ⋅ ⛅ 59 °F
What a blessing this time with old friends was!
Museum
May 7, 2022 in France ⋅ ☁️ 54 °F
We went to a amazing museum that had amazing paintings including The Mona Lisa - Éowyn
No Man
May 7, 2022 in France ⋅ ☁️ 61 °F
Getting out of the Louvre is a trip. You sort of end up in a shopping mall... Found this store again
Hop On Hop Off Bus
May 7, 2022 in France ⋅ ☁️ 68 °F
Finally got to ride a double decker.
Willow bought a pocket watch on the way
Musee d'Orsay
May 7, 2022 in France ⋅ ☁️ 68 °F
I think I may have enjoyed this more than the Louvre. Seeing Van Gogh's work up close was captivating, and what a fantastic building.
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