walking in Paris
We didn’t get started until late, since we had stayed up so late. We decided to walk up to Rue Mouffetard and see the shops there. We then headed through the nice plaza and down some stairs to the Arena Lacepte, an ancient Roman arena where people play soccer on sunny weekend afternoons. The girls
playing in Paris
In the morning, Barbara went out to her meeting. The girls and spent some time getting ready, then headed out to La Villette. We wandered over to the canal and were disappointed to see that the Dragon Slide was closed off. The geode in front of the museum really impressed Chloe! We crossed the canal
Off to France Miniature
Barbara woke early. I woke a little later and started looking at my photos from the previous day. Barbara went down the block and bought a baguette for the morning. I had coffee and bread while working on my photos from yesterday. I got the girls up and we picked up around the apartment. When
And we’re in Paris
After having been in the air for just a couple of hours, it is already a new day! The movie is still playing and yesterday’s dinner is still on its way. Thankfully, it was not Good Friday, and there was plenty of pasta left when it was our turn to choose. The attendant handed me
And We’re Off
I got the girls up very early to try to adjust them a little bit. I drove Rob to the train station, then worked during the morning. The girls and I finished packing and headed to the Apple Store and then the airport. Our gate was T01. We passed the time in the airport at
Getting Around DC
As I wrote in the post Subway versus Metro, I love the DC Metro for getting around. In addition, the metro buses are fairly easy, and the DC Circulator buses are excellent for tourists! All three take “SmarTrip” Cards, which we have found to be extremely useful, especially if doing train/bus transfers. The WMATA website
Thursday Tip โ Kid ID
Despite your best intentions, it could happen. You and your children may become separated. Be it in a crushing crowd or a superfast elevator door. Do your kids know what to do? Make a plan. Tell them what to do if they get stuck on a train, etc. Tell them what to do if you
Web Wednesday: DC Travel Sites
Where are the best bathrooms in DC? What’s a good place to get lunch (not the Air and Space Museum)? What time of day should we visit the archives? All of these questions and more are answered in the DC Like A Local blog. I have found it to be a wonderful resource this year
National Museum of Natural History Photos
Photos from the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History:
Getting Around Ocean City
We spent our Ocean City weekend right in the heart of the boardwalk. We had no need to go anywhere, given the short time that we were there. As we explored though, I noticed a number of different ways of getting around. During the peak tourist season, it is easy to see that a car
TravelGoon Kids – Ocean City
What are your favorite things to do in Ocean City, MD What books or websites do you visit before you go? What do you not like? What tips do you have for friends planning to go? Camille says: โI enjoyed swimming in the waves. I thought the mini-golf courses were pretty cool. I think it
Thursday Tip โ Strollers
In January, Chloe, 6.5 at the time, was constantly miserable on our trips to Washington, DC. She didn’t want to go anywhere; she didn’t want to do anything. I got frustrated and cranky and vowed to never take her anywhere again. After we both had a chance to cool off, we discussed what the problems
Web Wednesday: Ocean City Travel Sites
In preparation for a trip, don’t hesitate to ask advice from friends as well as from the “experts.” How else would you know the best place to get fries on the boardwalk (Thrashers) or which mini-golf is the best for you family? One great “expert” blog for Ocean City is Inside Ocean City. Recent topics
weekend on the boardwalk
After we had so much fun in Myrtle Beach earlier this month, we were ready to return to the beach! Since my husband Rob is living in Washington, DC, this year, we decided to take advantage of his location and explore a Maryland beach, Ocean City! The girls have never really been to a boardwalk
Tuneful Tuesday โ Family Time!
Besides the Beach Boys, when I think “beach” and “music,” I think reggae. And we heard a lot of reggae as we walked along the boardwalk this weekend. While his latest CD Family Time is not a reggae CD per se, who doesn’t have reggae come to mind when they hear the name Ziggy Marley?
Park Place Hotel, Ocean City, MD
After we had so much fun in Myrtle Beach earlier this month, we were ready to return to the beach! Since my husband Rob is living in Washington, DC, this year, we decided to take advantage of his location and explore a Maryland beach, Ocean City! The girls have never really been to a boardwalk
Night At The Museum
On Thursday, after we left XM following the Randy Kaplan concert, the girls and I returned to the National Museum of Natural History. Each time we go, we find something, new to look at. This trip, we stumbled on a hidden hallway with butterfly specimens! Our main reason for going to NMNH, however, was to
NYC Subway versus DC Metro
As I wrote a couple times before, we took the train from DC to NYC for the weekend earlier this month. Riding the subway, metro and Amtrak all on the same day was quite the experience. As we rode the metro (DC) from Union Station back to the apartment, it quickly filled with a huge
TravelGoon Kids โ NYC
What are your favorite things to do in NYC? What books or websites do you visit before you go? What do you not like? What tips do you have for friends planning to go? Camille says: “I like American Girl. I think the Natural History Museum is pretty fun to go to. The Transit Muswum
Thursday Tip โ Pack A Lunch
It seems obvious if you are heading out for the day — packing a lunch can be a lifesaver. No need to find a place that has food that your whole family will eat, no waiting in long lines and spending extra money on not so good food. If you do find that “perfect place,”
GBK Gwyneth
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