Tag: european travel planning
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Long Live the Queen!
We have been in England for two weeks now and really love it! Arriving into England, after driving off the train, which took us under the English Channel from France, we found it really nice to see road signs that we understood! Although, there are still several words that got lost in translation… Several times…
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The Joy of Eating in France
Our experience of eating in France has been no less than a delectable celebration of food. Every meal we have had here has been incredible. Food is very regional and being in Normandy, we have certainly enjoyed our fair share of Camembert cheese. One of the most delicious meals we enjoyed was a stew with…
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Cruising in the Duster
Well, here is our ride for the next several months as we tour through Europe. If you see us coming watch out, the Dacia Duster is on the move!
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Honfleur, Normandie
Honfleur is not to be missed on a trip through Normandy. Claude Monet spent a lot of time here painting it’s harbor and streets. It is easy to see why, Honfleur is breathtaking! I am so thankful to have visited, especially as we head to Giverny, Monet’s home, tomorrow. Traveling, ahhhhh! Good stuff!
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Palace of Versailles
Driving up to the Palace of Versailles had us all wondering with excitement. Would it at all be like Hearst Castle which we had visited earlier in the summer? Well, not at all, the Palace of Versailles makes Hearst Castle look like a guest house, albeit an amazing guest house! The grounds where the Palace…