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Paris, France We got a late start today, after a nice night’s sleep. It took seeing that all the cafés were closed to realize that today is Sunday, so we joined the crowds and did some strolling. There are those who start Sundays with a visit to church. We saved that for dessert after spottingContinue reading “Out and about”

Paris, France With the exception of a few tough years, Paris has always been a place where one can enjoy the best of the best, whether to wear, eat, drink, or live. After a lovely breakfast – details to follow – we began our tour of lifestyles of the rich and famous with a visitContinue reading “The Good Life”

Paris, France Thanks to Don’s research and quick reflexes at midnight a few days ago. we were able to obtain tickets for Notre Dame today. Refresh, refresh, refresh, get your tickets, and ten minutes later, all sold out! But it would have been such a shame not to see it. Work is still continuing onContinue reading “Paying our respects”

Paris, France The lines were long and the air was nippy. But having reserved ahead, we were moved right into the priority lane at the Louvre. We kept thinking that June crowds these days must unimaginable. There are inadequate toilet facilities, few eating options, and no way to avoid being bumped into by teenagers orContinue reading “Dressing up the Louvre”

Paris, France One observation since our last trip here five years ago: Paris is suddenly a city where almost everyone has a smattering of English, including sign-makers and advertisers, so things have really changed from our very first trip 50 years ago.

Paris, France We have arrived in the City of Light, but it is as rainy and grey as London. Tomorrow should be better.

London, England Our brief London visit is coming to a close, but we’ll make sure to return for a longer stay soon. This was just a touching-base trip, but we leave with heavy hearts, and every cold-and-flu medication that Boots offers.

London, England We did start the day with ambitions. Don had a list of exciting tours planned at the British Museum, and I was going to gravitate back to Trafalgar Square and visit the National Gallery. We tried, we really did.

London, England Today I went to the National Portrait Gallery, wherein you will not find two notable Americans. But there are famous Brits galore, and I challenge my local friends to identify all whom I showcase here. However, today we Yankees also celebrate the birthday of George Washington, born in 1732. (The Father of ourContinue reading “Two notable Americans”

London. England It was mostly warm and sunny today, so our destination was particularly apt. Along with our friends June and Alan, we headed for the Saatchi Gallery, where an overwhelming exhibit of flowers in many artistic contexts was on glorious display.