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In less than a month, we're going on a journey. We fly from LAX to Paris, then change planes for Venice. We spend a week in Venice, then we'll take the train over the Alps to Paris, with a night's stop in Lausanne, and then a few days' stop in Dijon to visit our friend Nancy.
We'll be in Paris for a few more days, then we'll take the Chunnel to London and visit our son.
I've been preparing myself for this trip by reading lots of books - not just tour guides, but literature like Hemingway, Henry James, Donna Leon and M. F. K. Fisher. Even so, it has all felt rather unreal for me, until now - we're so close. It's a celebration of [The Man I Love] and my 25th wedding anniversary.
We've never been to Venice, but it's going to be my second trip to Paris, [The Man I Love]'s third. As for London, we've been several times.
We'd love to hear your tips and suggestions - what "do not miss" suggestions do you have for us?
I've been to Paris (sans children even!) and to London (2 preschoolers and a baby) but never to Venice. Take lots of pictures to share with us! And happy anniversary!
ReplyDeleteHow wonderful! Enjoy!
ReplyDeleteWe'd love to hear your tips and suggestions - what "do not miss" suggestions do you have for us?
ReplyDeleteHave fun! I've never even been across the Atlantic, meself...
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Venice has a sorta unreal quality to it- it's like a fly trapped in amber in a lot of ways. Make sure you take a ride on a vaporetto, if you want a gondola ride, there are some "commuter gondolas" that cross the main canal. As far as food goes, pasta with cuttlefish in their ink (seppia) is one dish I heartily suggest.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on 25 years together.
I've never been to Venice, but have always wanted to go.
ReplyDeleteIn London and Paris - there is so much. The Courtald is a small gallery that people don't always go to, in London, and then the theatre district - well, I could just hang out there and in parks and be set.
It's been too long since I was in Paris. In both cities, though, some of my favorite memories are of just wandering, and stopping in a cafe for tea, then wandering some more.
Happy anniversary! Have a great trip - and I can't wait to see the photos!