This is the Good Life: European Vacation Part 5

Sunday, November 9, 2014

European Vacation Part 5

The next day was a sea day. David and I took part of a miniature golf competition. Unfortunately neither of us won but it was fun. After that I decided to try out the rock climbing wall. It was fun and challenging. Before my turn I watched a couple little kids climb to the top, I was afraid I was about to humiliate myself. Thankfully the lady before me did not make it very far. Then it was my turn. My heart was beating a little too fast but my spotter was very encouraging. I climbed right up to the first bell and rang it. Then I continued to the next. When the wall arched out I couldn’t figure how to hold on and pull myself up. I was a little disappointed but my legs were getting quite shaky. I came down. David applauded me and explained that as I was trying this poor boy next to me was having a terrible time. So, next to him I was great.

Then it was Saturday. We arrived to France where we loaded a bus for Paris. What was true in London was similar in Paris. There were many, many tourist and time was so limited. The problem with going to see all these different cities is that there is not a whole lot of time per place, but I am glad for what we did get to see. Once in Paris we got on a hop on hop off boat on the Seine River. Our first stop was Notre Dame. The architecture of the building inside and out is absolutely amazing. I was also very impressed by the stain glass windows. We got there just in time for mass, which meant the bells were ringing and the incense was burning. It was another beautiful cathedral.

Next we went to the Louvre. I was not prepared for the immense size of the Louvre. The Louvre was originally a palace (way more impressive in my opinion then Buckingham Palace) that is now a museum. We did not have time to go inside but what we saw out side was spectacular.

Our final stop in Paris was the Eifel Tower. Once again, I was quite impressed with the massive size of the tower. The lines to go inside were very long and we still wanted to do some shopping. Another problem we kept facing on this trip was finding time to shop. We did not find any real nice shopping by the Eifel tower, but that may have been because we were so low on time. We did find a couple treasures and headed back to the boat.

All in all, our trip was absolutely wonderful. The best part?… well the best part would have to be the reason for the trip, David and I, 25 years as husband and wife. I was so glad we got to see the wonderful sights and explore a little more of Europe, but the best part was that we are celebrating the gift God has given us of 25 wonderful years together. I am blessed and thankful for my husband, kids and home. It is so wonderful to get to see all that we saw, but it just helps me to appreciate my family, and America even more. How wonderful to get away but we missed our children terribly and are ready to be home and with them again. God Bless America. Thank you to my husband and God for the trip, and to my mom, daughter and Brent for taking care of things while we were gone. Have a wonderful day! Alicia