We had 4 great days in London. We only got lost about a dozen times, and just when we got the hang of the tube (the underground subway), it was time to leave! But that's ok...we saw all the great sights, walked through Hyde Park, took bus-top tours, and yes...we went on a walking tour of the famous Harry Potter film sites. What a time!
This is certainly the "vacation" portion of sabbatical: more traveling, adventuring, and touristing than praying and sabbathing, but it is tremendous family time...too much at times! We're sleeping, traveling, and eating in very tight quarters. But I've always believed that out of quantity of time come quality of time. We've had some beautiful moments laughing, eating yummy food, and creating new, lasting memories. I'm cherishing the time with our family. Each of us is so unique, have different tipping points, and our own sense of humor.
A few fun highlights were walking along the Thames, taking the London Eye on a beautiful night, walking through the National Gallery with Monet, Rembrandt and other amazing pieces of art, and riding bikes home at 12:30 am after seeing Pirates in 3-D. Such fun! Such memories!
We are now in Paris. After a few mishaps with Expedia's reservation abilities (how do you spell WE-LOST-CANCELLED-YOUR-RESERVATION-AND-DIDN'T-TELL-YOU-BUT-SENT-A-CONFIRMATION-EMAIL-ANYWAY-BUT-THE-NICE-LADY-AT-THE-HOTEL-FOUND-ANOTHER-HOTEL-WITH-A-ROOM-IN-PARIS?) Ah, Paris! Ah, adventure! Ah, sabbatical! What memories you will hold!
We're off in a motorhome tomorrow (with GPS) to see le Tour begin on Saturday. We're looking forward to it! Such fun!
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