I heart art
Walked my shoes off on my first full day in Paris. I began the day at the Musée Rodin and ended up at the Arc de Triomphe. In between I visited the Hotel Invalides, Musee [Read more]
Culture
Paris c’est magnifique!
Bonjour! Aaaand that's about the extent of French I know. I arrived in Paris from London this morning via the Eurostar. It took 2 hours and was a fast and pleasant ride.
Photo fun
I'm currently wasting time waiting for the Eurostar. Here's what I've wasted my time on. Obviously they picked me up way too early this morn.
Cheers. Thanks a lot.
Well, my week in London has just flown by! I'm surprised and sad that my stay is almost at an end. It feels like both yesterday and a year ago that I arrived at Heathrow. Make [Read more]
Cottage country
Today I did another bus tour, this one taking me to Blenheim Palace and three towns in the Cotswolds. The area is breathtaking. The thatched-roof limestone houses together [Read more]
Massage please!
Well it's my fifth day in London and I feel I have walked the entire city. Twice. My shoulders are so sore. I try not to carry much stuff, but somehow a light bag gets heavier [Read more]
A tourist says moo
I just realized I haven't discussed my hotel yet. It's very English and I mean that in the nicest way. I'm staying at The Cadogan Hotel. It is famous for being the hotel that [Read more]
Bed Knobs & Broomsticks and mummies, huh?
Yesterday, I took the London Underground for the first time. Hello! That system is simple! Everyone told me it was, but I had serious doubts because every time I looked at the [Read more]
What street is this?
Cannot even count how many times that was said this evening! After I got in a good nap this afternoon, I ventured out on a walk to familiarize myself with the [Read more]
London in pictures – Day 1
Originally posted September 11, 2010. Here are a few pictures from my first day in London. Victoria & Albert museum - the courtyard. The sign said "no puddling." I'm [Read more]
London calling
Well I finally made it into London and I am sitting down comfortably for the first time in a day. Whew! I thought I was never making it out of Heathrow. The flying went [Read more]
The final countdown
I cannot believe it's only a week until I leave for Europe! I'm so excited to leave North America and take my first steps on a continent I have only dreamt about. To see [Read more]
