London and Salisbury

EARLY morning train to London! But we were greeted there by Miss Casey Lewis. We had a well deserved 'english' breakfast with drip coffee and a menu that we could read, not to mention wonderful company.

After enjoying the leisurely meal, we parted ways with Casey and headed to catch our train to Salisbury. Quite a beautiful train ride, saw the country side of England. Upon leaving the train we made our way to our darling bed and breakfast. Highly recommend it if you are ever in the area! Wonderful service and great location.













Kyle and I hit up the sites (pubs) to sample the local culture.























We also saw the cathedral and missed having Tucker with us as there were sheep everywhere to chase.











Needless to say we had a wonderful time in salisbury! Oh yes and another nap :)

Enjoy the pictures and another blog post to follow of what our day held today.


- Shalyce

Last day in Paris

Boy did I stick my foot in my mouth about the hot weather! Not only was it not scorching hot today, it down poured rain on us as we were at the top of the Effiel Tower! It was raining so much and such nasty weather we re welcomed to the top by severe thunder. Oh well, it is an experience for sure, but it would have been really nice if we had the gear we are prepared for Ireland along with us for the hike today! Who would have thought ;) .

Oh well enough about the weather. Kyle and I returned to the Effiel Tower today to climb the stairs to the second level followed by the elevator ride to the summet.


We were a little early for the champagne bar at the top but that was probably for the best as it was a downpour at that time. We successfully climbed all 704 stairs both us and down.









We then returned to our room to dry off before venturing out to visit the catacombs. We were pushing the limit with the closing time as it was roughly a hour and half wait for a 2 hour window, so if anything got held up we were going in. Thankfully we got in and really enjoyed the unique tour. Very much a reality check to see what life must have been like before sanitation and clear water, the pleague would have truly sucked.



Before returning for the room and the obligatory vacation nap, we stopped off at happy hour. I proceeded to half creme brûlée and Kyle enjoyed a crepe with ice cream. Tres bien!

Nap time over we went for a nice dinner as it is our last night here. I used yelp and found a cafe close by with rave reviews. It recommended the escort so I thought why not 'when in Paris?' Let me tell you, the review was right sooooo good.


Kyle said they were good too if only he didn't know what they were. I rounded out the meal with a frommage plate (cheese) and Kyle enjoyed a delicious white fish dish. Yummy!


Now back to the room to share our day and pictures before cracking the book. Early morning trip on the Eurostar over to London and the off to Salisbury to see stone hedge and continue on to the british open. Enjoy and I will write again soon, granted I find more wifi.

Having a great time! Miss everyone but will see you soon.



- Shalyce

Location:Rue de Rivoli,Paris,France

Paris

So we have been in Paris for two whole days now. What a wonderful experience! It has been warm but it is a nice 'stretch' before we head to the UK and rain :) we have seen the Effiel Tower








(venturing to the top first thing tomorrow morning), we waited in line for the towers of Notre Dame,








visited to gardens of the Louvre, and stood in the shadow of the Arc de








Triomphe. We did a water bus today to get between the different sights.

Tomorrow we are headed up the Effiel Tower and visiting the catacombs. I forgot to mention the food is wonderful. Had a fabulous cheese plate last night








and two killer salads for lunch (one yesterday








and one today).





We have enjoyed several delicious crepes and Kyle snuck in an ice cream cone of course.


























Enjoy the pictures, one more exciting day in Paris and then taking the Eurostar to London to meet up with Casey from SD and on to Salisbury t start our England/Scotland adventure.

Misc picture

Location:Rue de Rivoli,Paris,France

Boston

What a great day in Boston! Got to sleep in a little and then took a walk along the freedom trail. Lindsay suggested a great lunch spot, the Barking Crab, delicious! Can't wait to come back and play. Be ready Lindsay :)

Few more pictures of Boston :)

UHHHH....

Our flight to Denver was diverted to Peublo Colorado. We needed more fuel! So the fuel truck pulled up next to us and a teenage boy had to run to get a ladder to reach the wing for refueling. Now another truck pulled up and is fueling the fuel truck! Classic start!

Airport...

Me, Kyle and the new fedora made it to the airport safe and sound. Waiting to get on our Boston bond flight via a long stop in Denver. The fun begins!!!!

Here we go!

First blog update...how did we get get so much stuff?? Oh well we have optionally for goodies to bring home. I wouldn't be a good packers if I didn't have a plan :) check back for our next leg if trip. So excited. Today actually went really smooth at work. Thank you to everyone there that is holding it down while we are gone. We really appreciate it!