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Date: 26th September 2012
Arc de Triomphe
About 15 years ago Debbie and I had a trip to Paris planned. Right before the trip I got bitten by a spider and had to spend 4 days in the hospital. They sent me home with an antibiotic pump for another week. We packed our bags and the nurse came to the house and removed the pump and we got in the car and headed to the airport. We were not going to miss our trip. When we got to our hotel in Paris it was getting dusk and there was a light rain coming down. We borrowed an umbrella from the hotel and took about a half mile walk down to the Arc de Triomphe. It was deserted with a single guard standing watch. We asked him if we could walk up to the top and he let us. We stood there on the top of the Arc all by ourselves in the sprinkling rain looking out over Paris as the lights came on. It was one of the most beautiful experiences we have ever had. Jack
From Blog: Paris - Arc de Triomphe to the Eiffel Tower
Arc de Triomphe
About 15 years ago Debbie and I had a trip to Paris planned. Right before the trip I got bitten by a spider and had to spend 4 days in the hospital. They sent me home with an antibiotic pump for another week. We packed our bags and the nurse came to the house and removed the pump and we got in the car and headed to the airport. We were not going to miss our trip. When we got to our hotel in Paris it was getting dusk and there was a light rain coming down. We borrowed an umbrella from the hotel and took about a half mile walk down to the Arc de Triomphe. It was deserted with a single guard standing watch. We asked him if we could walk up to the top and he let us. We stood there on the top of the Arc all by ourselves in the sprinkling rain looking out over Paris as the lights came on. It was one of the most beautiful experiences we have ever had. Jack
From Blog: Paris - Arc de Triomphe to the Eiffel Tower
Date: 26th September 2012
Paris
Jack, sounds like your determination paid off. The spider bite sounded bad. But I'm glad that it healed and you were able to make the trip. Now I wish we had waited to go up on the Arc. Maybe next time.
From Blog: Paris - Arc de Triomphe to the Eiffel Tower
Paris
Jack, sounds like your determination paid off. The spider bite sounded bad. But I'm glad that it healed and you were able to make the trip. Now I wish we had waited to go up on the Arc. Maybe next time.
From Blog: Paris - Arc de Triomphe to the Eiffel Tower
Date: 26th September 2012
Paris
Jack, sounds like your determination paid off. The spider bite sounded bad. But I'm glad that it healed and you were able to make the trip. Now I wish we had waited to go up on the Arc. Maybe next time.
From Blog: Paris - Arc de Triomphe to the Eiffel Tower
Paris
Jack, sounds like your determination paid off. The spider bite sounded bad. But I'm glad that it healed and you were able to make the trip. Now I wish we had waited to go up on the Arc. Maybe next time.
From Blog: Paris - Arc de Triomphe to the Eiffel Tower
Date: 18th September 2012
Paris!
You made a good choice on touring the grounds Versallies ~ a few years ago, I went with Pam and it took ALL day, in line to do the palace, etc. It was nice but I enjoyed the gardens as you did. You both have made great choices and enjoyed a super and leisurely tour, which is the best way to enjoy Europe. Can't wait to see and ride in your new car! love, dianne
From Blog: Paris
Paris!
You made a good choice on touring the grounds Versallies ~ a few years ago, I went with Pam and it took ALL day, in line to do the palace, etc. It was nice but I enjoyed the gardens as you did. You both have made great choices and enjoyed a super and leisurely tour, which is the best way to enjoy Europe. Can't wait to see and ride in your new car! love, dianne
From Blog: Paris
Date: 13th September 2012
Great Blog!!
I loved the blow by blow of your trip! I also love your new car and know that Jackie will enjoy talking with her about the trip to pick up up for years to come. I hope you have your coffee table book ready soon. Can't wait until I can enjoy seeing it all put together! Thanks so much for the sharing. Love, Dianne
From Blog: On to Paris-via Giverny
Great Blog!!
I loved the blow by blow of your trip! I also love your new car and know that Jackie will enjoy talking with her about the trip to pick up up for years to come. I hope you have your coffee table book ready soon. Can't wait until I can enjoy seeing it all put together! Thanks so much for the sharing. Love, Dianne
From Blog: On to Paris-via Giverny
Date: 13th September 2012
Book
Thanks, Di. It is nice to know that someone is reading along on the trip. I'm home now but will finish the blogs to translate into our travel book. Great way to remember.
From Blog: On to Paris-via Giverny
Book
Thanks, Di. It is nice to know that someone is reading along on the trip. I'm home now but will finish the blogs to translate into our travel book. Great way to remember.
From Blog: On to Paris-via Giverny
Date: 12th September 2012
Your wonderful journey
You beat Rick Steves hands down. I've thoroughly enjoyed your exciting trip. You did a great job with describing the sights and the different locations. It became alive with your commentary...Bravo!
From Blog: Honfleur, France
Your wonderful journey
You beat Rick Steves hands down. I've thoroughly enjoyed your exciting trip. You did a great job with describing the sights and the different locations. It became alive with your commentary...Bravo!
From Blog: Honfleur, France
Date: 13th September 2012
My sweet sister
Thanks. I'm glad you have enjoyed. I have a few to go. Stand by.
From Blog: Honfleur, France
My sweet sister
Thanks. I'm glad you have enjoyed. I have a few to go. Stand by.
From Blog: Honfleur, France
Date: 6th September 2012
D-Day Beaches
Thanks for your comments on your travels in France. Abiento Jimmy
From Blog: D-Day Beaches
D-Day Beaches
Thanks for your comments on your travels in France. Abiento Jimmy
From Blog: D-Day Beaches
Date: 2nd September 2012
Your day at Normany Beach!
Enjoyed seeing the photos and reading about your time there at the beach, Tommy. You did a great job explaining about this place and how many of Americans died there! It was weird seeing that Thomas E Dorsey died there... oh my! He must have been a relative, you know that! I also loved the movie "The Longest Day".. and I bet it helped to view right before you trip. loved your blog!
From Blog: D-Day Beaches
Your day at Normany Beach!
Enjoyed seeing the photos and reading about your time there at the beach, Tommy. You did a great job explaining about this place and how many of Americans died there! It was weird seeing that Thomas E Dorsey died there... oh my! He must have been a relative, you know that! I also loved the movie "The Longest Day".. and I bet it helped to view right before you trip. loved your blog!
From Blog: D-Day Beaches
Date: 2nd September 2012
Thanks
Always great to get a personal take on visits to historic sites of such significants. We've been to France several times but have never seen the beaches. If we make it back I'll be sure to include them as part of our trip.
From Blog: D-Day Beaches
Thanks
Always great to get a personal take on visits to historic sites of such significants. We've been to France several times but have never seen the beaches. If we make it back I'll be sure to include them as part of our trip.
From Blog: D-Day Beaches
Date: 4th September 2012
Beaches
If you go, make sure to watch the Longest Day movie first. It made it more enjoyable for Jackie. It wasn't on her bucket list like it was on mine. Now she's happy she went.
From Blog: D-Day Beaches
Beaches
If you go, make sure to watch the Longest Day movie first. It made it more enjoyable for Jackie. It wasn't on her bucket list like it was on mine. Now she's happy she went.
From Blog: D-Day Beaches
Date: 2nd September 2012
Omaha Beach
Very cool! Would love to see these places someday.
From Blog: D-Day Beaches
Omaha Beach
Very cool! Would love to see these places someday.
From Blog: D-Day Beaches
Date: 2nd September 2012
Great Pictures
Tom- enjoyed the blog and pictures of Normandy. Take care of Jackie and don't forget to come home soon. You don't want to miss football season. Much love to you both, Arden
From Blog: D-Day Beaches
Great Pictures
Tom- enjoyed the blog and pictures of Normandy. Take care of Jackie and don't forget to come home soon. You don't want to miss football season. Much love to you both, Arden
From Blog: D-Day Beaches
high school French
it's amazing how useful my 2 years of high school French is when reading Uploadedfile8:)
From Blog: Dorsey Trifecta
High School French
I had two years of French but had terrible time translating. Jackie did much better so I'll give credit to your Cross Keys teacher.
From Blog: Dorsey Trifecta
High School French
I had two years of French but had terrible time translating. Jackie did much better so I'll give credit to your Cross Keys teacher.
From Blog: Dorsey Trifecta
Date: 12th August 2012
Dieppe
I know why you wanted to go to Dieppe......that's where the castle of William the conquerer's uncle is. I still think we have a connection to the French side of the Dorsey family...do you?
From Blog: Reims, France
Dieppe
I know why you wanted to go to Dieppe......that's where the castle of William the conquerer's uncle is. I still think we have a connection to the French side of the Dorsey family...do you?
From Blog: Reims, France
Date: 6th August 2012
Beautiful
Love the castle! Sounds like the are having the time of your lives. Can't wait to read about WWII. Safe travels! Arden & Steve
From Blog: Cochem to Verdun, France
Beautiful
Love the castle! Sounds like the are having the time of your lives. Can't wait to read about WWII. Safe travels! Arden & Steve
From Blog: Cochem to Verdun, France
Date: 5th August 2012
Fantastic!
Love the photos! I'd love to see these battlefields one day.
From Blog: World War I - Verdun Battlefields and Cemetery
Fantastic!
Love the photos! I'd love to see these battlefields one day.
From Blog: World War I - Verdun Battlefields and Cemetery
condo
Condo for sale in Germany: Large castle to share with two other families who or whom you may or may not know for the next 33 generations. Must be employed have references and no government subsidies accepted (this ain't America).
From Blog: Cochem to Verdun, France
Date: 2nd August 2012
I can relate
When we were in Rome with two kids in one room, I went down stairs and asked the hotel clerk for air conditioning that was listed on website. He told me, oh government no allow until late May........open your window. The fun of European travel. Cheers
From Blog: Cochem to Verdun, France
I can relate
When we were in Rome with two kids in one room, I went down stairs and asked the hotel clerk for air conditioning that was listed on website. He told me, oh government no allow until late May........open your window. The fun of European travel. Cheers
From Blog: Cochem to Verdun, France
Date: 2nd August 2012
The river is alive....
with the sound of music..... did you do the chicken dance on the evening cruise boat to nowhere?
From Blog: River Cruises, Ruins, and dozens of Castles
The river is alive....
with the sound of music..... did you do the chicken dance on the evening cruise boat to nowhere?
From Blog: River Cruises, Ruins, and dozens of Castles
Date: 2nd August 2012
Chicken Dance
Kathy, you are too funny. To the Germans there it may have appeared that way.
From Blog: River Cruises, Ruins, and dozens of Castles
Chicken Dance
Kathy, you are too funny. To the Germans there it may have appeared that way.
From Blog: River Cruises, Ruins, and dozens of Castles
Dianne
non-member comment
Good Show! Ready for another one... I loved Paris at night too... and the Eiffel Tower at night is hard to beat!
thanks for a great blog!
From Blog: Paris - Arc de Triomphe to the Eiffel Tower