Assume You Will Return

My sister-in-law and her mother went by elevator to the top of the Eiffel Tower on their recent trip to Paris. They did a lot more than we did when we went in 2007. I had the help of a Rick Steve's travel guide, he always advises us to 'assume we will return'.  What is your view on travel are you tempted to see absolutely everything on your trip?

View from the Top of the Eiffel Tower

Memories of Paris

My sister-in-law and her mother took a train to Versailles on their recent trip to Paris. They also had the chance to take this photo atop the Arc de Triomphe. 

It brought back memories of when my family went there.  Daughter L Son K was about 12  We rented what might have been an air bnb today.  I remember we fumbled with a key in a lockbox next to the door of the apartment.  It was a lovely apartment off the Champs Elysees with a view of the Eiffel Tower.  I do remember it being very noisy there with ambulance and fire sirens going off from time to time.  We also took a train to Versailles.  It was in March so it was a bit colder but a lot less crowds at that time.

Versailles

Atop the Arc de Triomphe

Jewellery Collection

My sister-in-law was recently in Paris with her mother. I always enjoy her many photos, these were taken in their tour of the Louvre. We went there many years ago but I missed the jewellery collection although we did see the Mona Lisa. I loved Paris.

Paint Party Friday - An Arrangement

This flower arrangement is based on one I saw in a magazine, I changed the colours thinking I could use it for a Christmas card next year. It is done on canvas pad paper (8" x 10") in Sharpie oil paint markers. Happy Paint Party Friday!

In Paris

My sister-in-law was recently in Paris with her mother and took these photos in the Christmas market there, I thought they were interesting.

Scribble Picnic - Holiday Party

Welcome to Scribble Picnic! Our theme this week is 'holiday party'.
I went with party shoes, of course one needs those for a fun holiday party! My piece is an ACEO (2 1/2" x 3 1/2") on canvas using Sharpie Oil Paint markers, permanent markers and outlined with a PITT pen.

A nice dinner

Husband M, son K and I had a nice dinner at Red Lobster on New Year's Day. Daughter L was out of town. We had not been to this restaurant in awhile, but I had a craving for crab legs and son K loves their biscuits. The biscuits are unlimited so that is a good thing. They were out of romaine lettuce that night so I chose broccoli instead of a garden salad for one of my side items.  We all shared a wonderful chocolate cake dessert.