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Maximo · 07-13-2010, 12:36 PM

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I'll be honest with you. I cried through my entire Paris trip due to the volcano eruption. When the news hit, we realized we were stranded in a foreign country for days. My family had to spend $12k to get home a week after our flight (long story).

Now I feel guilty joking about it on the banning thread. Wow!

AllDogBoots · 07-13-2010, 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Maximo

Now I feel guilty joking about it on the banning thread. Wow!

LOL I'm over it.....but it was horrific. I'll getcha back, don't worry

Lioncross4 · 07-13-2010, 02:39 PM

Don't forget to look in the resale/thrift shops for treasures! We found lots of beautiful things there. The weather is damp cold...so, it feels much cooler than usual. Pack layers---like cuddle duds--a thin long john that keeps heat in!

By Notre Dame in Paris is a beutiful hidden gem. Down on the river---there is a tunnel memorial to holocaust survivors--with thousands of gems lit by the sun to memorialize all who died in the river escaping.

Eat street food--and lots of bread and cheese from the grocery stores! Your tour sounds fab!

AllDogBoots · 07-13-2010, 02:45 PM

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By Notre Dame in Paris is a beutiful hidden gem. Down on the river---there is a tunnel memorial to holocaust survivors--with thousands of gems lit by the sun to memorialize all who died in the river escaping.

We saw that gem! It was incredible. That whole area was really nice to walk around. In Paris, you can be walking down a street and all you have to do is make a quick turn and be in a completely different type of area.

Reese1 · 07-13-2010, 04:04 PM

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If you like pastries, bread, cheese and wine the Paris was for you. I absolutely LOVED London! You will have such a great time. I rode the London Eye. It was spectacular. What hotel in London are you staying at?

Yes, I love all of that!
My Mom wants to ride the Eye too! I'm terrified of heights, but I've heard it's slow???

The hotel is Thistle Marble Arch in London. Where did you say? Any advice or suggestions in London? We are flying in a day early, so we will have two days in London on our own before the tour.

Reese1 · 07-13-2010, 04:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Lioncross4

Don't forget to look in the resale/thrift shops for treasures! We found lots of beautiful things there. The weather is damp cold...so, it feels much cooler than usual. Pack layers---like cuddle duds--a thin long john that keeps heat in!

By Notre Dame in Paris is a beutiful hidden gem. Down on the river---there is a tunnel memorial to holocaust survivors--with thousands of gems lit by the sun to memorialize all who died in the river escaping.

Eat street food--and lots of bread and cheese from the grocery stores! Your tour sounds fab!

Are they actually called cuddle duds? I know long johns, but I've never heard that term before.
Where did you stay in Paris?
I will have to find that hidden gem, that sounds so interesting.
I want to find local treasures, I love handmade & local type shops!
Street food sounds great!

AllDogBoots · 07-13-2010, 04:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Reese1

Yes, I love all of that!
My Mom wants to ride the Eye too! I'm terrified of heights, but I've heard it's slow???

The hotel is Thistle Marble Arch in London. Where did you say? Any advice or suggestions in London? We are flying in a day early, so we will have two days in London on our own before the tour.

We stayed in a hotel right down the street from Big Ben. I can't remember the name of the top of my head. The London Eye is very slow. It's quite amazing. I highly recommend it and even afraid of heights you should be ok.

PLEASE eat fish and chips at a pub. Yum. You should also see a show and have dinner. The area where the shows are is a great area to walk around. Search online (or I can help you) find a dinner/show combo.

Sookie · 07-13-2010, 05:09 PM

The London Eye is very slow. When we were on there we watched a couple getting married in another one of the pods.

The area where the shows are is nice as already mentioned and that is where some of the nice restaurants are too.

Reese1 · 07-14-2010, 02:05 AM

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Originally Posted by AllDogBoots

We stayed in a hotel right down the street from Big Ben. I can't remember the name of the top of my head. The London Eye is very slow. It's quite amazing. I highly recommend it and even afraid of heights you should be ok.

PLEASE eat fish and chips at a pub. Yum. You should also see a show and have dinner. The area where the shows are is a great area to walk around. Search online (or I can help you) find a dinner/show combo.

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The London Eye is very slow. When we were on there we watched a couple getting married in another one of the pods.

The area where the shows are is nice as already mentioned and that is where some of the nice restaurants are too.

I will probably suck it up and ride the Eye. Hopefully I won't be so terrified that I keep my eyes closed!

I'm not much of a fish person, but my Mom is. Isn't the fish in London served where it still looks like a fish?
We would love to see a show!
Our hotel is on Oxford street & states it's close to the theatre district!

We are trying to decide about the Eurostar, if it's worth it to upgrade the seating?

Rachael x · 07-14-2010, 02:16 AM

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I actually love cold weather, so it's not a big deal for me! Do you think it's really rainy at that time?

It rains on and off all year round in England (never been to Paris).
It's just down to luck really

Hope you have a great time!

Reese1 · 07-14-2010, 04:49 AM

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It rains on and off all year round in England (never been to Paris).
It's just down to luck really

Hope you have a great time!

That sounds pretty much like Seattle where my brother lives!
I'm sure we will have a great time, it really is the trip of a lifetime for us! Thanks!

AllDogBoots · 07-14-2010, 05:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Reese1

I will probably suck it up and ride the Eye. Hopefully I won't be so terrified that I keep my eyes closed!

I'm not much of a fish person, but my Mom is. Isn't the fish in London served where it still looks like a fish?
We would love to see a show!
Our hotel is on Oxford street & states it's close to the theatre district!

We are trying to decide about the Eurostar, if it's worth it to upgrade the seating?

The fish is battered and deep fried and looks nothing like fish. Mom will love it. I took the Eurostar from London to Paris and I don't think we had any upgrades. It was just booked with the tour. I didn't know there was upgraded seating. It sure is a gorgeous ride through the countryside.

margaritaville · 07-14-2010, 05:44 AM

In France, the only place I have been was the airport and that was a trip in it's self! My sister and I did go to Ireland for a week. We flew into Dublin and out of Shannon. Rented a car (oh and by the way they drive on the other side of the road. A fact that I would forget every morning when we started out but the blaring car horn would quickly remind me) and drove down the coast from Dublin stopping a million places. The Waterford factory was great. Blarney Castle and then up to Shannon. From Shannon we drove inland to Co. Longford and saw the house where my grand mother was born and lived before coming to the US. The weather (Sept) was a little chilly and damp but we had a great time. Have a Guinness for me.
If you have an iphone look at apps for learning French. When I went to Haiti I brought one for Creole and it really helped me learn a little of the langauge before I went.

Rachael x · 07-14-2010, 06:39 AM

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Originally Posted by AllDogBoots

The fish is battered and deep fried and looks nothing like fish.

Correct

Also as another poster mentioned we drive on the left hand side of the road over here, just incase you were thinking of hiring a car.
Also if you were travelling end of October you should check out any Halloween tours.
There are loads of really old castles in England and Scotland which do Halloween ghost tours.
I live in Newcastle and here we have ghost tours all year round, I have never been on one myself but I have heard they are good.
Which part of Scotland are you going to?
Edinburgh has lots of places like that, The most famous is the Edinburgh underground vaults.
Edinburgh Vaults

There are so many things to do and see in England and Scotland (never been to Ireland or Paris sorry).
There should be some leaflets in your hotel

AllDogBoots · 07-14-2010, 07:17 AM

I'm very surprised more Americans don't get hit by cars. You won't believe how difficult it is crossing the streets in London. They have written on the streets how to look and which way to look first. It was very hard for me to get used to as cars were whizzing by me as I'm looking left, then right. Oops.

07-13-2010, 05:09 PM	#38
Sookie My Four Sweet Babies Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: South Jersey near Philadelphia Posts: 5,452	The London Eye is very slow. When we were on there we watched a couple getting married in another one of the pods. The area where the shows are is nice as already mentioned and that is where some of the nice restaurants are too. __________________ I LOVE MY BABIES

07-14-2010, 05:44 AM	#43
margaritaville Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: west long branch, n.j. Posts: 4,457	In France, the only place I have been was the airport and that was a trip in it's self! My sister and I did go to Ireland for a week. We flew into Dublin and out of Shannon. Rented a car (oh and by the way they drive on the other side of the road. A fact that I would forget every morning when we started out but the blaring car horn would quickly remind me) and drove down the coast from Dublin stopping a million places. The Waterford factory was great. Blarney Castle and then up to Shannon. From Shannon we drove inland to Co. Longford and saw the house where my grand mother was born and lived before coming to the US. The weather (Sept) was a little chilly and damp but we had a great time. Have a Guinness for me. If you have an iphone look at apps for learning French. When I went to Haiti I brought one for Creole and it really helped me learn a little of the langauge before I went. __________________ Joan, Bubba and Sissy-BEWARE OF PUPPY MILLS breathe in, breathe out, move on -jb

07-14-2010, 07:17 AM	#45
AllDogBoots Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Delray Beach, FL Posts: 7,984	I'm very surprised more Americans don't get hit by cars. You won't believe how difficult it is crossing the streets in London. They have written on the streets how to look and which way to look first. It was very hard for me to get used to as cars were whizzing by me as I'm looking left, then right. Oops. __________________ I'm Karen - Devoted Mama to the Drama Boyz - Cooper & Max www.alldogboots.com

07-13-2010, 02:39 PM	#33
Lioncross4 YT Addict Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Minnesota Posts: 338	Don't forget to look in the resale/thrift shops for treasures! We found lots of beautiful things there. The weather is damp cold...so, it feels much cooler than usual. Pack layers---like cuddle duds--a thin long john that keeps heat in! By Notre Dame in Paris is a beutiful hidden gem. Down on the river---there is a tunnel memorial to holocaust survivors--with thousands of gems lit by the sun to memorialize all who died in the river escaping. Eat street food--and lots of bread and cheese from the grocery stores! Your tour sounds fab!