The following posting is by special request from Diane’s relative Jordon who is 8 years old (almost 9). He was recently studying the Eiffel Tower at school. His grandma Esther had us over for a great dinner (with birthday cake!) just before our departure, and Jordan requested that we send Continue Reading
My Birthday in Paris (Guest Post)
The following is a special ‘guest’ post written by my wife Diane. Thank-you Diane! If you’d like to be a guest contributor, please contact me. ———————————————————————————- Paris. I have long dreamed of the day that I would visit this wonderful city. I always envisioned it to be romantic, chic and Continue Reading
Paris
The prospect of writing about Paris is a bit daunting for me. How to do justice to the “La Ville-Lumière“ (The City of Light)? “La Ville d l’Amour” (The City of Love)? How do I say something fresh about what is perhaps the most sought-after tourist destination in the most Continue Reading
Europe Phase 2 – The Gear Upgrades
We’ve invested in some new and upgraded items for this trip. Based on the experience gained in Phase 1, we thought that the following would make traveling even better. 1) A new GPS (known in Europe as a ‘satnav’) with a larger screen, the latest European maps, and warnings of Continue Reading
England
We arrived in London and were met at the airport by our generous friends Sue and Martin (S&M). We spent a few days with them in Hampton, the town closest to Henry’s VIII’s Hampton Court Palace, where their canal boat Robin is moored. It was great to see S&M’s friends Continue Reading
Europe Part Deux
And so we begin again. “Every new beginning comes from some other beginning’s end.” – Seneca, Roman Philosopher, Mid-1st Century CE After a whirlwind of last minute preparations, seeing friends and family, and attending the wedding of our niece, we flew from Vancouver to London on April 9th. The airline Continue Reading
Parting Is Such Sweet Sorrow
Departing for a long journey is bittersweet. Amidst the excitement of the last minute preparations and the anticipation of the journey to come, there is a hint of sadness. Leaving is tough. What will we miss while we’re gone? How will our absence affect our cherished relationships with others? The Continue Reading
The Intermezzo
Our first trip to Europe last fall was a great success. We travelled by motorhome through Austria, Germany, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Slovenia, Croatia, Italy, France, Spain, little Andorra, and even smaller Gibraltar. The map below shows our approximate route for Europe Phase 1. My musings about this period are available Continue Reading