Paris to JFK to Westport, Connecticut
We had an 8:30 AM flight, so we arranged for a cab to take us to the airport at 5:45 AM. There was very little traffic at that hour. We had no problems at the airport or during the flight.
Continue reading Eastern Europe, Day 20 – Monday June 3, 2019
Paris
We slept until 8:30 AM, something that never happens at home. Nick and I accompanied Jose-Maria to get croissants for breakfast. I love the friendliness and politeness of both the store clerks and the customers! After breakfast, we went to Rue Mouffetard, where locals do their food shopping. Continue reading Eastern Europe, Day 19 – Sunday, June 2, 2019
Paris
I awoke after a wonderful night’s sleep. Nick and Jose-Maria had gone out to pick up some things for a picnic lunch. When they returned, Nick was glowing. I have seen that glow in two locales. One was on his friend’s boat the first time we were invited to go sailing. The second is in Paris. Paris is Nick’s favorite city. He glows when we are there, and having friends to be there with is the icing on the cake. Continue reading Eastern Europe, Day 18 -Saturday, June 1, 2019
Bled, Slovenia to Ljubljana, Croatia to Paris
On all of our previous trips, our departure flights have been scheduled very early in the morning. However, this time our plane was taking off in the afternoon. When we said our farewells to our group last night, we learned that many were heading back home, but others were continuing on to different destinations in Europe. As for us, when we made our travel arrangements, Nick asked, “What do you think about stopping in Paris on our way home?” Of course, I said yes. Continue reading Eastern Europe Day 17 – Thursday, May 31, 2019