Paris for Easter, No Better Place to Be!

During the months of April and May, there is a Bank Holiday almost every week, if not more.  We took advantage of the time off and took the ferry over to St. Malo and then the train to Paris for a long weekend.

Night cap in St. Malo.

The Opera house- neighborhood of our hotel.

Arc de Triomphe

Flame of Remembrance has burned daily since 1923.

Flowers in full bloom along the Champs-Elysees.

Jardin des Tuileries

Josh catching up on his reading...there were no CFA books allowed on this trip!

Entering the Louvre

Always good to see in a big city!

Break from all the walking and a toast to Easter weekend and a beautiful city!

Then it was off to the Eiffel Tower.

We quickly climbed the stairs to the first level to see the views,

then met up with our bike tour to see the city at night.

We watched the sun set over Notre Dame.

Saturday morning we took the metro to Montmarte.

Basilique du Sacre- Coeur, at the very top of the hill.

This amazing street artist eventually climbed to the top of the lantern and juggled the ball with his feel while hanging in the air.

Gorgeous gardens in the back of the church overlooking the city.

Back in the heart of the city, we tried to stop by Jardin du Luxembourg before dinner in St. Germain des Pres- little did we know that it actually has a closing time.  We arrived 10 minutes too late.

St. Sulpice

Easter morning we went on a run and stumbled upon this beautiful church,

then stopped by one of our favorite coffee shops for an espresso.

On our way to brunch we stopped by Centre Georges Pompidou- most believe it is the eyesore of the Marais neighborhood, but the museum contains one of the largest collections of modern art in the world.

St. Eustache- 2nd largest church in Paris.

We ended the trip with the perfect traditional brunch in the Marais neighborhood.  We can't wait to get back to Paris!  Happy Easter everyone.  XO

Spring Has Sprung!

Everyone says that after you experience a spring/summer in Guernsey, you will never want to leave.  Thankfully, spring came early this year...someone knew our Vitamin D levels were severely depleted.  The first day the sun came out and the temperature reached the mid 50's, we hit the beach...literally.   Josh and I spent a day at Cobo, reading, having a picnic and actively trying to get rid of the grayish skin color that we have picked up over the last 6 months.

Then on to a night out with friends...as always, it included rugby watching and shots.

Cheers to Spring!

Visitors in Guernsey!

FIRST CAME KATE (and the babe in the belly)!  We spent four days showing her all that Guernsey has to offer!  Plenty of girl time, hiking, shopping, eating, chatting, laughing and celebrating!

Friday night was spent at our favorite happy hour spot- La Piette



Saturday morning at Cobo Beach

While the girls were enjoying our Saturday afternoon, Josh was studying and sunning in the back yard.

Then we watched Columbia lose (in a shoot out) at the annual PWC World Cup Tournament

And finished the evening at another favorite spot- Dix Neuf.

AND THEN CAME OUR COUSIN CORY & TOM!

Sunday started with another hike and a quick stop off at the local swimming pool.  Almost warm enough to swim for the Americans, plenty of locals diving in (high 50's).

Wine & cheese at Jerbourg Point.

Our picnic spot- can't beat that view!

Sailing practice in the distance.

Sunday ended with a dinner at #12, The Oaks.

Monday was the tour of Town,

the charming streets,

the marina,

Castle Cornet,

Candie Gardens,

AND the famous Little Chapel (still laughing from this experience)!

Literally LITTLE.  Made from broken pieces of China.

The celebrating and wrap up of the trip was done with tapas and fondue at White D'Or.  HAPPY BIRTHDAY KATE!

Thanks to you three for visiting our cute little home overseas!  We love visitors and you are welcome anytime!  Love you Kate and sad to see you go. XO





Golf

Thanks to M&S, Josh can practice his swing in our backyard!