Dr Stan

We had a great day, cloudy but no rain, contrary to the prediction of steady rains. Attended the Free Europe Walking Tour that we've taken advantage of throughout European cities we've visited. We learned the history of the country and the city, sprinkled with the jokes, quips and lighthearted style of these young, college aged, tour guides. This city is rich with history, brutal and beautiful. The buildings are up to nearly a thousand years old, having avoided the bombings of most German occupied cities in most of central and eastern Europe. The city is the home of Kafka, Mozart, and Dvorak. It contains the oldest active synagogue in Europe. Tomorrow is our last full day in Europe and we plan on spending time looking for souvenirs, do some more touring and take a lot more ... read more

The day included some rain and some great French food. Couldn't see the Pompidou Museum or Sainte Chapelle because they were closed today. Instead went to the largest cathedral in Paris, the D'Orsay Museum, and to a photography exhibit celebrating the 100th anniversary of the French photographer, Willie Ronis. To see the works of Cezanne, Manet, Monet, Lautrec, Van Gogh, Renoir, and many other Impressionists all within a few yards of one another is a treat beyond description. The grandeur and beauty of the Cathedral were only surpassed by the Vatican. We are looking forward to our visit to the Czech Republic tomorrow, but will miss the people of France. A Bientot ... read more

Arrived day before yesterday on the Eurostar to, what the people here consider, the most beautiful city in the world, without equal. It is also considered the city of love. And although I've been here twice before, for the first time I understand that title, being here with Heidi for her first time. We have in the last two days participated in two walking tours, one of the Old City and one of the artist area. The young men and women who conduct the tours for New Europe Tours are knowledgeable, amiable and very professional. We attended the tour in Scotland with the same group. We are trying different French restaurants daily, but we are starting to miss good old American food. The intact architecture from hundreds of years ago is stunning and remarkably pervasive throughout ... read more

Arrived today on the Eurostar through the Chunnel. Why can't we have trains like this in the USA? Arrived at our hotel and toured the old city. See if you can identify it. Had a lot of Belgium chocolate, their local specialty. I am meeting with our dbMotion counterparts at Saint Pierre's Hospital tomorrow an. Leaving to France in the afternoon tomorrow for a five day relaxation experience. We will take the Eurostar high speed train to get there. Glad that the Euro is dropping in value as compared to the dollar. Unfortunately, things are still expensive. Enjoy the pictures and touch bases tomorrow. Au Revoir... read more

Whirl wind arrival at our destination yesterday. We took the long way around, landing in London, transferring to France and landing in Scotland. I'll see if you can guess which cities the "Where in the World is Dr. Stan" being taken. You can answer on the comment section and I'll let you know as soon as someone has guessed the answer. Cheerio. Off tomorrow onto the The Three Peak Challenge. ... read more