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  • Paris

    Days 7 and 8 [Dan’s comments are italicized] One of our best experiences in Paris was somewhat unlikely; after visiting Versailles, the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre, Notre Dame (still closed after the fire of 2019), and walking along the Seine,… Continue reading

    Paris
  • Brussels

    Days 5 and 6 [Rhia’s comments are italicized] Arriving in Brussels was actually a breath of fresh air as it’s very cosmopolitan. As soon as we arrived we sat down for a bite to eat at a sidewalk cafe. We… Continue reading

    Brussels
  • A Lesson Learned

    Days 3 and 4 [Dan’s comments are italicized] Whew! Crossing the English Channel can be horrific but our journey was great. The white cliffs of Dover gleamed in the sunshine. The Dunkirk war museum was quite emotional. The British Navy… Continue reading

    A Lesson Learned
  • Wise or Otherwise?

    Days 1 and 2 Thank goodness our friend, Jules, met us at the final train station (and had a taxi waiting) as we were two tired puppies! Day 2 was spent with Jules relaxing and catching up…perfect! Thank you, Jules,… Continue reading

    Wise or Otherwise?
  • The Adventure Begins…

    Day 0 Today our adventure begins with a flight to Heathrow airport. I’ve been thinking nostalgically about the last time I backpacked around Europe [38 years ago, at the age of 26] and suspect things will be very different. In… Continue reading