We're enjoying dinner at our second hotel here in France. We have had an eventful past few days.
After arriving on Tuesday, we walked around Paris and had lunch on the Champ de Mars which is the mall directly behind the Eiffel Tower. That evening we ate at a restaurant in the city and climbed the Arc de Triomphe. On Wednesday we enjoyed a bus tour of the city, traveled to Versailles, and spent the evening in Montmartre. On Thursday we returned to Montmartre for a French painting lesson and a chance to create our own work of art. Following that, we took the subway to the Louvre where we had lunch and saw some of Paris's most famous pieces of art. That evening we dined at Altitude 58, an amazing restaurant on the Eiffel Tower! We finished off the evening with a boat cruise on the Seine.
This morning, we packed our bags and left Paris for Caen. Along the way, we stopped in Giverny and Rouen. In Giverny, we toured Claude Monet's home and famous gardens and in Rouen we had time to shop and see two famous churches, one of them built in honor of Joan of Arc.
Tomorrow morning we are off to Normandy to visit the D-Day beaches and WWII museum.
We are looking forward to sharing all of our stories and experiences with you when we return home.
Love and miss you!
What an amazing adventure you are having!! Thanks for keeping us updated on your journey. Any pictures available to post - we'd love to see your smiling faces. We've been praying for all of you as you continue your trip into the country. Lydia, how is your knee holding up? We miss you very much and can't wait to see you!! Love you lots, Mom
ReplyDeleteThis is Lydia. My knee is doing pretty good. We're all having an amazing time! I hope we can post pictures soon... And can't wait ton see you all as well! :)
ReplyDeleteWow sounds like a much more exciting week than mine :) glad you guys are having so much fun. Praying that it continues to go great. Love Umpy
ReplyDeleteYou all must be so grateful to be in France.
ReplyDeleteI miss you SO much Lyds! Can't wait to hear all the fun stories. I want to see a lot of pictures. See you soon. Love ya lots!
Love, Your little Bro
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ReplyDeleteSounds like you guys are all having fun, and I'm glad to hear it. Every day I wish I was over there with you guys, as it truly is the experience of a life time, so enjoy it while it lasts.
ReplyDeleteLots of love
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HI ... Donna,
ReplyDeleteJust read the list of what you have been doing in France. How exciting! Hope your weather is holding up and that your legs haven't given out!
Spent July 4th afternoon with your family by swimming and playing ball, and going to Logan's. Hope you are enjoying the new tastes. Can't wait to hear about your trip.
God Bless You - Love,
Aunt Katherine