Au Revoir

Spring Break 2 is finally here.  We are off today with the older kids.

I realize there really are no longer "travel agents" because of the internet, but I feel like I maybe missed my calling.  I have planned our 10 days almost down to the minute, we will see and do just about everything.  This will be mine and the hubs 9th trip to Paris, but the first for our kids and I want them to see it all.

We have an apartment for our trip on a great street right in the heart of the city

with plenty of cafe's right outside our door

this is why I love google maps, I can literally stalk the streets of Paris from 4,000 miles away.  I can see the restaurants, the shops, the menus.  Big brother really is watching!!

Our first day is low key, I know that everyone will be exhausted from the flight.  After we are settled in our apt we will go the the center of the city and see Notre Dame.  

then at sunset we are going to a concerto at Sainte- Chapelle

this chapel is one of the most beautiful chapels in the world.  The walls are all stain glass, and at sunrise and sunset it is absolutely beautiful to see the light reflect through the glass.  They have hour long concertos almost every night, between the acoustics and the lighting it will leave you speechless.  We will hear Vivaldi and Pachelbel, 2 of my favorite composers.  If you ever find yourself in Paris, this is the one thing you should add to your list.

After the first day we are on the move.  Our walk through the city will take us to 

 Tuileries Garden

 Arc de Trimophe

Champs- Elysees

and finally we will end up here

We will go and see some of the greatest pieces of art here

Louvre

Monet finest work here

Musee d'Orsay

 Rodin's sculptures


and end the day with a tour of the catacombs

well technically I plan to end each day with this

we will visit the artist square at Montmarte

where I hope each of my children find one piece of art they truly want


We have a day trip planned to Normandy, something I have never done but have always wanted to do.

Omaha Beach

We have been study up on D day and we just watched Saving Private Ryan, I have heard it is eerie and life changing to see the remains of D day first hand.




Of course my daughter and I have our day planned

the moroccan hot chocolate is to die for!!!


we will take a boat ride

a bike ride

and lots and lots of people watching

 its the best!!


a bien tot!!!

Adios!!

Adios!!  We are off for our adult only Spring Break....

I have everything I need

All my beach essentials

and just the hubby

Have a beautiful week!!

Spring Break Time

Spring Break 2013 is almost upon us, and I for one am ready to hit the beach!

Our spring break is a little different this year.  My son is at a new school, so unfortunately he has a different spring break from my girls.  A good friend of mine is in a similar situation so we decided to divide and conquer.  This Friday I am heading to Seaside, Florida with my 2 girls, my friend, and her 2 girls for a girls only week of fun.

There is a huge St. Louis population in Seaside, but this is my first time to this part of Florida and I am really excited.  Anytime someone gives me a suggestion on where to eat or what to do I immediately take a note.  Here is what I have so far for my visit.

Places to eat.  This restaurant is number 1 for everybody who has vacationed in Seaside.  I hear they have the best crab cakes, the coldest beer and the coolest bands...

Another favorite is "The Meltdown" technically this is not a restaurant but a grilled cheese food truck.  I have been instructed by my friend to chase this truck down if need be.  I have already checked out the menu and I WILL be eating a goat cheese, prosciutto, arugula and tomato sandwich at least once next week.

Another must, is Cowgirl Kitchen.  I can kill 2 birds with 1 stone at this place.  It is not only a restaurant, but you can also buy provisions here.  We have a condo for the week with a full kitchen so this will be the perfect spot to grab some necessities for some afternoon (or late night) munchies.

Some activities I have planned for the week...

dying to try this...

I have my list of all the cute boutiques to check out...

and of course plenty of this...

If you have any suggestions on place to go/things to do, fire away!!