Venice

Happy to be in Venice. I'd send more photos but now that we are on the cruise ship we are finding they are making up for the low fare by charging extra for every possible thing. We even had to buy a "water package" for $25 as well as a "Coca Cola" package for $35". We are of course paying through the nose for internet access..all of which 'annoys me no end..so you'll get the full scoop and photos when we get home. We're having a wonderful time.


I did include 4 photos but the poor internet access just deleted them all.

Paris Day 2

Leaving for the bus. We've had perfect "just right" weather to sit on the top and enjoy the beauty of the city.

We went to the market.

Then the Eiffel Tower. Only one side was open..too long of a line so we opted for walking and pictures from the bottom.
The market was one of the highlights of the day. David know how I like "just looking."
Back to Notre Dame and the surrounding quaint neighborhood.

This evening we went to Pont Alexandre III Bridge. Beautiful Sunset..very romantic.

We walked back on Avenue Des Champs Elysees to all the high fashion design houses..Amy, this is for Ella

.David, the pirate and the skull
Wishful thinking.
Ending the Evening at Amy's favorite place for DELICIOUS macaroons. Now to bed because we are getting up at 4AM to go to the airport to do the flight stand by to Venice. We want to be the first ones there so we are sure to get on during the day. Good night..We love you.

Paris Day 1

We're actually here and having such a good time. We made the plane by the skin of our teeth in Salt Lake and were so thankful to hear our names called. THANK YOU CALDER!! I read half of the new Dan Brown novel on the plane so didn't get much sleep. We had great seats with an empty seat between us. We took a nap as soon as we got to our very trendy (lots of people look like Travis and Enoch..skinny pants). We are in the more trendy part of town (lots of modern design) just a block away from the Arc de Triomphe. We took a double decker tour bus that let us off at different places..a good way to see things. Tonight we walked around the streets and are now ready to turn in. We have "The Little Black Book of Paris" that Amy sent us and will plan out our day tomorrow. We love you all.
This might take the place of a trip to the Louvre..with only one day..and since I've already been there we might take the time to see some other things.









More to come tomorrow.

Walking

We walk and talk and become good friends. My morning walks have been sweet joy to me. I've had wonderful walking partners over the years and I know the visits and vistas to start the day have saved me from many an emotional pitfall. I live in such a beautiful, peaceful, quiet place that soothes my soul and provides healing and gratitude. Come, take a walk with me and see what I see.