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Day 6 – Symphony at Kings Theater, Versailles

Day 6 – Symphony at Kings Theater, Versailles

It’s scorching today. As with everywhere in Paris, no one has A/C. If I’m going to sweat might as well…

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Day 6a – Between trips

Day 6a – Between trips

Technically this trip is the combination of two different trips. Originally I was going to enjoy Versailles, go home for…

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Day 7 – off to Switzerland, explore Bern

Day 7 – off to Switzerland, explore Bern

Let’s begin leg #2 – exploring Switzerland and then onto the Baltic. 8 hours later and we’re here   Amsterdam…

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Day 8 – Schilthorn

Day 8 – Schilthorn

Switzerland had been a place I had wanted to visit as my grandmother had always spoken so highly of it.…

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Day 9 – Gruyere and Cailler

Day 9 – Gruyere and Cailler

Rule #1 when traveling – remain flexible. Today’s trip took a most unexpected but enjoyable twist.   The heat and…

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Day 10 – moving to Lucern

Day 10 – moving to Lucern

I’ve enjoyed having Bern as a home base. Everything I’ve wanted to see has been less than 2 hours away.…

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Day 11 – More Lucern

Day 11 – More Lucern

Today is a rainout. For the first time in two weeks the heat wave broke. Today is supposed to be…

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Day 12 – Amsterdam

Day 12 – Amsterdam

It’s a clear, cool morning. Perfect send off to Switzerland and onto The Netherlands. Early morning train out of Luzern…

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Day 13 – Trip to Delft

Day 13 – Trip to Delft

A friend had mentioned you have not visited The Netherlands until you’ve spent time outside of Amsterdam. I’m taking my…

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Day 14 – Boarding Day

Day 14 – Boarding Day

What a wild trip thus far. It feels like there have been four mini trips. Never have I ever done…

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