A new day! It’s Saturday, April 5. Since it’s the weekend, there seems to be more traffic in Paris, and we are running a bit late for our reserved time. We used our museum pass; however, this museum requires a reservation. We have about a 15-minute buffer, but there’s no quick way for our Uber…
Le Petit Châtelet: A Gem Near Notre-Dame
This was our favorite restaurant! Parish looks back on his lamb skewers with fond memories! Watch the video below of his lamb skewers on the fire! Le Petit Châtelet is a charming, family-run restaurant in Paris, located near Notre-Dame Cathedral and the Shakespeare & Company bookstore. The building itself dates back to the 16th century,…
Exploring Reims: A Guide to Champagne Tours and Historic Sites
Today is April 4, and we travel to Reims, France! Getting there from Paris: Take the Paris Gare de l’Est to Reims Station. Leave plenty of time for traffic and an Uber to get you to your station in Paris. I watched a few travel YouTube videos and “things to do” articles on the way…
Experience the Glorious Views from the Arc de Triomphe
The fabulous Arc de Triomphe! We mustered energy from a nap on the train from Brussels and took an Uber to the Arc! Our driver dropped us off without giving us directions or locating us in front of the underground walkway, so we were very confused and risked our lives crossing the roundabout! I do…
Finding Joy in Quiet Connections
I needed to take a moment. I’m finding a place to write about the longings and small, meaningful interactions that happen in your busy day. A Love That Lives in the Small Moments The melody drifts through the room, soft and familiar, Carol King’s “Home Again” playing from a speaker nearby. My memory stretches back,…
Hidden Gems of Brussels: Food, Culture, and More
Today is Wild Card Day! We took a train from Florence to Bologna to explore something off the scheduled path when we were in Italy. Today, we are heading out of France and traveling to Brussels, Belgium. I mentioned this earlier, but the train station had an international section, which confused me because I was…
Exploring Normandy: Day Trips from Paris and Renting E-Bikes to Explore
We woke early this morning to catch the 6:12 AM train to Bayeux. We left from Gare Saint-Lazare station. Paris is a huge city with several main stations, or gares. It was hard for me to wrap my mind around the vastness of Paris until I got there. It all makes sense once you are…
Exploring the Seine: A Memorable Dinner Cruise Experience
After a relaxing afternoon in the sun and flowers of Jardin Du Luxembourg we decided to head back to our place to rest and get ready for our cruise on the Seine. We were happy that one of our favorite bakeries was still open, and we decided to purchase our favorite large meringue and some…
A Picnic at Jardin du Luxembourg: Nature’s Serenity
I’m so excited to write about our trip to the Rue Mouffetard Market and the Jardin du Luxembourg. After visiting the Musée d’Orsay, we walked around the corner to get off the busy street in front of the museum. We found ourselves in a delightful walk with shops and cafes. After walking for about 15…
Because He Lives: Finding Joy and Purpose in Life
“Because He Lives” – A Resurrection Sunday Reflection Resurrection Sunday is the day we pause to celebrate the victory of life over death, hope over despair, and love over sin. This morning, my heart swelled as we prepared to sing the cherished hymn “Because He Lives.” The familiar melody and timeless words have been a…
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