July 31, 2024 Surprise! I made it to Paris! When I realized how close I was to Paris AND that the Olympics would be taking place while I was so close, I decided I needed to go check out all the crowds. I wanted to take the Chunnel train, but sadly it was over £350... Continue Reading →
Swiss….cheese? Chocolate?
Thursday, August 15 I had to get up at a reasonable time today to pack up and head to the train station – because I am going to Buchs, Switzerland! I was texting with my friend Heidi and she mentioned her dad loved Liechtenstein – so I thought well I should go there! I couldn’t... Continue Reading →
Paris by Jump bike
Wednesday, August 14 I got up today and decided to do the hop on, hop off tour. Last time I was here and took one there were three routes – this time, only two. They removed the yellow route. I walked over to where the bus would come and decided, no, I am not going... Continue Reading →
France and clean underpants
Tuesday, August 13th Today I got up and headed over to Saint Michel square where I was meeting my free walking tour. I got there about 20 minutes early and there was no one there - the guides showed up about 15 minutes before the start and all of a sudden there were warms of... Continue Reading →
Luxembourg….er; France
Monday, August 12 I arrived in Luxembourg after a nice relaxing train ride. This is one I had to buy because they didnt have any more Eurail spots. I got off the train and found the left luggage place - $5 a piece - but better than lugging around my backpack and duffel all day.... Continue Reading →
PARIS! And France….no underpants
Well I don't actually know when I left off, so I'll start with my train trip. Since I was able to change my ticket, I was a little nervous I would be with hoodlums, since I was leaving that night, but instead I was with 2 Koreans, a mom and daughter, the extent of their... Continue Reading →
My heart is breaking, Notre Dame is on FIRE!
Notre Dame in Paris is on fire. From the looks of the feed the spire is in danger. UPDATES WILL CONTINUE.... The greatest news that can be received after this terrible fire is that the Bell Tower has been saved and that much artwork was able to be rescued before the destructive fire reached them!... Continue Reading →