Ah, Bonjour! Day 1

Notre Voyage à Paris

Our intrepid travelers.  

Over a year ago we booked a Viking longboat cruise up the Seine from Paris to Normandy, returning to Paris.  The trip ticked a couple boxes for us.
  1.  Going to the beaches at Normandy to pay homage to those who fought and died for our country has been our travel list for a while.
B.  My sister and brother in law will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary in late December and we had been talking about the possibility of doing something significant together.  This fit the bill; our brother, Joe, and sister-in-law Lori are joining us. 
2.0 what better place to continue our party than in Paris, the City of Light as well as the City of Love?
Bonus points:  the trip included free airfare.

Here we go!
Shout out to the Delta gate agent who went above and beyond when Dan’s passport wouldn’t scan.

I’m hoping to blog each evening while we’re sailing the Seine so check back for more adventures.



Comments

  1. DebbieAugust 21, 2023 at 2:03 PM

    Have an awesome time!!!

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  2. Sheila K.August 21, 2023 at 2:03 PM

    You will have a blast! Whatever you do, visit Monet's Garden in Giverny, Mont St Michel, and the Moulin Rouge show. All come under the heading of "Spectacular".

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