Category Archives: Europe

A Full Day of History in Dublin!

Posted on August 26, 2022 by kcbernick

Sunday, August 7, 2022 It would take weeks to see all of the historical sites in Dublin. We’re cramming in as much as we can while we are here. The prime goal for the day was EPIC, The Emigration Museum, … Continue reading →

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National Museum of Ireland and Kilmainham Gaol

Posted on August 24, 2022 by kcbernick

Saturday, August 6, 2022 Today, we set off to explore some of the historical sites right here in Dublin. Our lodging is conveniently located within walking distance of most of the attractions we were interested in. In the early 1100’s, … Continue reading →

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Newgrange and Hill of Tara

Posted on August 22, 2022 by kcbernick

Friday, August 5, 2022 We were up early to take a day trip to Newgrange and the Hill of Tara. The tour was through Newgrange Tours by Mary Gibbons, very well done. Gibbons is very knowledgeable about history and archaeology, … Continue reading →

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Ireland Till the End of Time, or “Erin Go Bragh”

Posted on August 21, 2022 by kcbernick

Thursday, August 4, 2022 Irish speakers would say “Éire go Brách,” The phrase dates back to the Irish Rebellion of 1798, featured on a flag as a rallying cry for Irish independence from Great Britain. It’s a familiar phrase to … Continue reading →

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Ooh la Louvre!

Posted on October 22, 2015 by kcbernick

Monday, October 19 Up early today to do a walking tour of Île de la Cité and Île Saint-Louis. We had a beautiful sunrise, and pleasant temperatures. These two natural islands in the Seine were among the first areas settled … Continue reading →

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City of Lights

Posted on October 20, 2015 by kcbernick

Sunday, October 18 We arrived last night at Conflans-Sainte-Honorine, not far from Paris. There are several cruise boats on the Seine, and we were triple parked at the dock. To get to land, we have to traverse the other two boats, … Continue reading →

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Market Day in Rouen

Posted on October 18, 2015 by kcbernick

Saturday, October 17 We woke up in Rouen this morning, and since we had not signed up for any tours today, we headed out on our own. Lots of churches here, and, of course, a Cathedrale Notre Dame. The Church of Saint-Maclou … Continue reading →

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Normandy Beaches

Posted on October 18, 2015 by kcbernick

Friday, October 16 We were up very early this morning, as we had a two hour drive to the beaches of Normandy. We went first to Arromanches, home of one of the D-Day landing beaches. In the days following the … Continue reading →

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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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