Oct 15, 2009 - MunichRound2

Sitting in lobby of Hotel Ludwig b/k only way can log on w/this computer.Sitting in lobby of Hotel Ludwig b/k only way can log on w/this computer....

Oct 1, 2009 - Normandy

First, never trust free wireless.First, never trust free wireless....

Sep 23, 2009 - One week and counting

Well, we're down to one week now. A week from today we'll land in Paris, get a rental car, and (we hope) drive to Rouen. ... Will stay in Rouen and drive around Normandy beaches for 3 days. ...

Aug 22, 2009 - August's adventures

(This is my third attempt writing and saving, I keep losing my work!) These pictures are taken in Giverny at Claude Monet House and Gardens Clara, Laura, and I took off one Saturday morning by train. ... We arrived 50 minutes later and took a short bus ride through the town towards his neighbourhood.(This is my third attempt writing and saving, I keep losing my work!) These pictures are taken in Giverny at Claude Monet House and Gardens Clara, Laura, and I took off one Saturday morning by train. ... We arrived 50 minutes later and took a short bus ride through the town towards his neighbourhood....

Oct 5, 2008 - Day24 Paris#8/Giverny

Water Lily Dreaming Recreated to reflect Monet’s painting … one of the two bridges in today’s garden at Giverny. ... Keren: Real estate agents must still describe Giverny as “an idyllic retreat only a relaxed drive from the hustle and bustle of Paris. ... Unlike some of his contemporaries (see Van Gogh’s story for example) Monet was doing reasonably well out of his painting and could afford to set up his family in the house and garden at Giverny. ... It was however, nice having a quiet day to visit Giverny. ...

Jun 25, 2008 - Rouen

June 26th update - new photos added to Paris and Nice etc ------ After a couple of weeks with Nick's parents Mel and Judy, we are again on our own, and again lugging our packs around after a couple of long stretches in Paris and in the south. We have just arrived in Rouen, will soon head off to meet up with our Servas hosts. ... We cannot wait to explore this city! It looks so incredibly beautiful.June 26th update - new photos added to Paris and Nice etc ------ After a couple of weeks with Nick's parents Mel and Judy, we are again on our own, and again lugging our packs around after a couple of long stretches in Paris and in the south. We have just arrived in Rouen, will soon head off to meet up with our Servas hosts. ... We cannot wait to explore this city! It looks so incredibly beautiful....

Jun 23, 2008 - Etretat

Despite Ron & Barb sleeping on a futon couch/bed, and Zoë on an air bed, we all slept well (and didn’t hear Alex leaving for school at 7.30pm we were easing into the seaside town of Étretat, our home base for the next three nights. ... They are spectacular enough to have attracted Claude Monet, who spent a lot of time at Étretat and painted much of the local scenery. ... After strolling along the boardwalk for a while we stopped at a sea view restaurant and had an early dinner.Despite Ron & Barb sleeping on a futon couch/bed, and Zoë on an air bed, we all slept well (and didn’t hear Alex leaving for school at 7.30pm we were easing into the seaside town of Étretat, our home base for the next three nights. ... They are spectacular enough to have attracted Claude Monet, who spent a lot of time at Étretat and painted much of the local scenery. ... After strolling along the boardwalk for a while we stopped at a sea view restaurant and had an early dinner....

Jun 9, 2008 - Le Havre & Rouen, France

Bonjour! We made it back to France this morning after two days at sea. Now, on to Le Havre and Rouen. ... Le Havre is a large and busy port, the 2nd biggest in France. ... It is on the mouth of the Seine River and is a major thoroughfare to Paris for ships and barges.Bonjour! We made it back to France this morning after two days at sea. Now, on to Le Havre and Rouen. ... Le Havre is a large and busy port, the 2nd biggest in France. ... It is on the mouth of the Seine River and is a major thoroughfare to Paris for ships and barges....

Oct 5, 2007 - Giverny: the Claude Monet gardens

Today we woke up ESPECIALLY early, as we were catching the train to Giverny, 45 minutes outside of Paris. ... Giverny is where Claude Monet called home the last 30 years of his life, and where he found most of his inspiration for his paintings in his gardens, arbors, and lily pond. ... Not knowing exactly where we needed to be, it finally took us 3 metro connections to get to the Gare St.Today we woke up ESPECIALLY early, as we were catching the train to Giverny, 45 minutes outside of Paris. ... Giverny is where Claude Monet called home the last 30 years of his life, and where he found most of his inspiration for his paintings in his gardens, arbors, and lily pond. ... Not knowing exactly where we needed to be, it finally took us 3 metro connections to get to the Gare St....

Aug 13, 2007 - Giverny and Paris once more

I am back in Paris after what seems like a whirlwind tour of Northern France. We had to leave by 8:00 to have enough time to tour Monets garden in Giverny on the way back to Paris and then go to the Orsay museum. ... The garden was nice, but it was crowded with Japanese tour groups and I just did a quick walk through and then found a quiet little spot to have coffee and hang out until lunch.I am back in Paris after what seems like a whirlwind tour of Northern France. We had to leave by 8:00 to have enough time to tour Monets garden in Giverny on the way back to Paris and then go to the Orsay museum. ... The garden was nice, but it was crowded with Japanese tour groups and I just did a quick walk through and then found a quiet little spot to have coffee and hang out until lunch....

Jun 18, 2007 - Detour to Etretat

While driving on my way to Mont St. Étretat is best known for its cliffs, including a famous natural arch. ... These cliffs and the associated resort beach attracted artists including Eugène Boudin, Gustave Courbet and Claude Monet.While driving on my way to Mont St. Étretat is best known for its cliffs, including a famous natural arch. ... These cliffs and the associated resort beach attracted artists including Eugène Boudin, Gustave Courbet and Claude Monet....

Dec 20, 2006 - Cruising La Manche

Well, here we are.Well, here we are....