Back home

We're back home after as easy a travel day as we could have hoped for. We really had a great time!

We'll be adding links to pictures in the days ahead--check back for EVEN MORE information about our trip! ;)

We're happy to have Finley back, and are more-or-less ready to get back to reality. Meanwhile, apparently it's 3:00 pm here.

Almost home

Almost...

On our way

We're at de Gaulle, waiting to board our plane to DC...

Deee-licious!

Hmmm...

Fromage or creme brûlée?

Paris

Here's your obligatory Eiffel Tower shot. ;)

Great day here, walked a LOT, and saw more. Such a beautiful city! Ridiculously good food everywhere, great buildings as far as the eye can see, parks, gardens, etc. etc. etc...

Have been incredibly lucky with weather, too--60s and sunny most days on the trip, with few exceptions. Loving it here!

Another picture of Mont-St-Michel

This one is better, I think... Fewer cars, fences, and whatnot.

Mont-St-Michel

Yes, this place is real too. Just another ho-hum, run-of-the-mill, 1,000-year-old, immaculate, amazing site. Atop this island is an abbey first built in the 8th century (google for more, better pictures and info). Yet another big-time "wow" moment. We've loved Normandy, and don't want to leave... but certainly can't complain--tomorrow we head to Paris!

Normandy

This photo (local cider) will have to do for now--more later.

Normandy is more beautiful than we expected. We were pretty tired yesterday, so didn't do much--viewed the Bayeux Tapestry (amazing), and dinner (also great). Today, we toured some of the D-Day sites, including the man-made harbor at Arromanches, Omaha Beach, the American Cemetery, and Pointe-du-Hoc. Wow. All were incredible to see, but the American Cemetery was particularly impressive and moving.

The villages in the area are picture perfect, and the weather was equally perfect today. We are loving Normandy. Tomorrow, le Mont-Saint-Michel.

Munich

We've seen and enjoyed a good bit of Munich in the past few days, including the Hofbrauhaus (pictured). More good food, and great Weiss-bier. We've loved Germany and Austria, but are ready for a break from wurst & potatoes, and are looking forward to France tomorrow. We leave tonight on an overnight train, which should be fun.

We've seen several times on CNN International the fire situation west of Boulder. We hope for the best, although the news doesn't look too good right now. Our hearts go out to those who have lost...

Hallstatt

Yes, this place is real. From pictures like this (and info from Rick Steves), we had pretty high expectations for Hallstatt. This was one of those great times when the experience far surpassed the expectation. Absolutely beautiful, and had a real treat last night at a local gasthof, listening to locals sing and play Austrian folk music. Sad to leave, but excited to see Munich!

Salzburg

We've spent the past two days in Salzburg, a very inviting and elegant city. It's a great place to just stroll and take in your surroundings, of which we've done a good amount. More great food and beverage, and the biergartens & cafes are really relaxing and pleasant.

Pictured is the Mirabell Gardens and the Hohensalzburg fortress (in the distance, looming over the city), both of which we visited today. Tomorrow, we're off to Hallstatt. Austria has been a treat so far!

Neuschwanstein Castle

After a good rest, we drove south to Schwangau via the Autobahn. Great roads, fun to drive, and be sure to mind the passing lane! Schwangau is home to two 19th century castles, Hohenschwangau and Neuschwanstein (pictured). Both were very impressive, and the setting is incredibly beautiful.

Great food so far, too--the Germans have certainly perfected sausage, potatoes, and the like.

We're really enjoying everything so far. Southern Germany is a beautiful place. Until next time, good night!

Rothenburg ob der Tauber

Arrived in Rothenburg after a very comfortable flight and easy drive from Frankfurt. Beautiful, pristine medieval town! Going to crash soon...

It's Business (class) Time

You know how I know? Because it's Thursday. And Thursday is the day we were upgraded to Business Class.

On our way!

Heading to the airport.

Join us (in spirit) on our honeymoon!

Hi Everyone!  If you like, bookmark this page, and stop by from time to time.  I'll be sending updates as time permits, and will post a few pictures (and incredibly interesting prose) from our travels through Germany, Austria, and France.