Category Archives: Europe

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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