Sunday, August 21, 2011

July Travels with Mom & Dad Parks

We were very lucky to have our next set of parents visit us for two weeks and travel throughout the UK and Italy and then join us back at home in Guernsey. 

First stop was a day at the British Open and thankfully it was the only day of sun during their time in the UK.  I then joined them for the weekend in London.

The amazing Indian restaurant we stumbled upon the first night for dinner


 Matinee showing of The Phantom of the Opera

 Dinner at our favorite Mexican spot- Wahaca in Covent Gardens.  Tequila shots for all.

Sunday service at St. Paul's.  We ducked out of the 2.5 hour service after the offering of 'peace.'


 even worse...we ducked out to go shopping at Selfridges famous shoe gallery

We left the Parks in the UK and headed back to work for a few days.  Then Josh met them in Rome.  He'll add those pics at some point.  Then I met all 3 of them in Florence.  Not many people can say they have been to Florence twice in one month!

The grounds overlooking the city


Piazza Pitti for happy hour

Academia- The real David



Tuscany for a vineyard tour






And the tasting...two reds and a white wine and olive oil

The courtyard of the castle


Back in Florence- Riolto Bridge

I LOVE Florence!


Our last night in Florence and some amazing live music...

...then it was off to Venice




 Pub crawl through Venice. Started with red wine...

and ended with an aperitif of grappa


Hugging St. Marks at midnight



Back to Guernsey

Now that is what I call a chicken skewer!

 All dressed up to celebrate Josh passing the CFA

 Southern Cliff walk



A day in Sark




What an amazing two weeks!  We miss you and love you and thanks for visiting.

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