Author Archives: kcbernick

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About kcbernick

I love to travel.

Cold River

Posted on October 17, 2015 by kcbernick

Thursday, October 15 We arrived at Caudebec-en-Caux sometime during the night. Caudebec is the Gallicization of Kaldr bekkr, Norwegian for cold river. However, the air was even colder, with steam rising from the river. Temperatures have been in the low … Continue reading →

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Claude Monet’s Home

Posted on October 15, 2015 by kcbernick

Wednesday, October 14 Very early (very, very early) this morning, 8am here, but 1am back home, we boarded a bus bound for Giverny to visit Claude Monet’s home. Monet purchased a home and lands here in 1890 so that he could … Continue reading →

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Towering Over Paris

Posted on October 14, 2015 by kcbernick

Tuesday, October 13 We stayed at the Hilton Opera in Paris, located just a few blocks from the Paris Opera House. Our room was very comfortable, and the location was convenient to shopping, banking, eating and entertainment. Unfortunately, we didn’t have … Continue reading →

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Eye on the World

Posted on October 14, 2015 by kcbernick

Monday, October 12 Our first priority (OK, my first priority) for the day was The London Eye. Built to commemorate the New Millennium, this Ferris Wheel stands just under 400 feet, and carried its first passengers on February 1, 2000. … Continue reading →

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Thrilled to be in London

Posted on October 13, 2015 by kcbernick

Sunday, October 11 We took a long cab ride to the Kew Royal Botanic Gardens. Mark especially wanted to see the Temperate House to see what could be grown in this environment. Unfortunately, this building is closed until 2016 due to … Continue reading →

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Gardens of London

Posted on October 11, 2015 by kcbernick

Friday, October 9 Mark and I left Minneapolis around 11:00 pm, headed for London Heathrow. The flight was delayed about an hour because of mechanical difficulties. We’ll spend a couple of days in London, and then leave for Paris via … Continue reading →

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Blisters on the Soles of Her Feet

Posted on September 30, 2015 by kcbernick

Sunday, September 28 It’s our last day in Chicago. We gathered for an early breakfast because Mary S had to leave on a 10 am flight. It was such a treat to have her here with us. She moved away … Continue reading →

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My Kind of Town

Posted on September 30, 2015 by kcbernick

Sunday, September 27 After breakfast, several of us headed to the lake shore for a short walk. In the distance, we could see the Ferris wheel at Navy Pier. This Ferris wheel was installed in 1995, and measures 150 feet … Continue reading →

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Sky High Architecture

Posted on September 27, 2015 by kcbernick

Saturday, September 26 This morning, most of us hiked down to Navy Pier to take an Architectural River Tour with Shoreline Sightseeing. It was a fabulous day for this tour, as it was warm and sunny. Our docent was well … Continue reading →

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Reflections on Chicago

Posted on September 26, 2015 by kcbernick

Friday, September 25 Seven of us left from Minneapolis at 9 am, and arrived in Chicago around 10:25, then headed to the Knickerbocker Hotel, located near the Water Tower. This historic hotel is strategically located at one end of the Magnificent … Continue reading →

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