Fun around Paris
I wanted to add a few funny shots of various things around town. Marc looked like this quite a bit. LOL!!! Good things maps are free at the hotel desk. They tear really easy and we keep getting a … Continued
Painter’s Square and Sacred Heart
When the metro dropped us off at the stop for Sacred Heart, we happened to be conveniently right next to the Moulin Rouge. Good photo opportunity. A brisk walk uphill took us to painters square. These French people love … Continued
Day 6 “Break on through”
What’s a visit to Paris without a visit to Jim Morrison’s grave? The metro dropped us off right by the cemetery, but locating him inside was a little challenging. The map was very helpful. They have put barriers up … Continued
Innumerable number of stairs and an elevator (Eiffel Tower)
Let me first say that we could not decide on the title of this post and spent several minutes finding the right word to describe the stairs. More on that later. It is ever clear that The Lord is with … Continued
Day 5 Let them eat cake!
Today’s destination was a short day trip to Versailles. We decided to drive ourselves. First time we had seen the car in two days, so good to know it was still there, Driving out of Paris was confusing, but we did it. … Continued
Night at The Museum and Arc
First let me say we have the Metro down pat now and it is really helpful in this city. So tonight we started back at the Louvre (Wednesdays it stays open until 9:30) and there were fewer people but more … Continued
Day 4 The Louvre and Notre Dame
Wow, where do I start?!? Not only is the Louvre filled with the most beautiful art in the world, the buildings themselves are incredible! To say its big is an understatement. Its 652,300 square feet. You could spend all day … Continued
The Troup’s March into Paris
Tammy LOVES this little Fiat we got. It was a great decision NOT to get the car until the day we leave Amsterdam. No parking or rental cost for three days and we took public transit so no issues. Drive down … Continued
Marc’s day at the Rijksmuseum
Had a great today at the Rijksmuseum!! I so loved being able watch Tammy as she looked at everything. It was so wonderful. We go there early and the line was short. When we left just after lunch time it … Continued
Day 2 The Rijks Museum
Holland was once the home of Rembrandt and Van Gogh, so the museums here are great. We spent the morning at the Rijks Museum. This museum’s claim to fame is a Rembrandt titled “The Night Watch”. It took my … Continued