Well, here we go again ... today we head back to Europe for a three-week drive through France, Switzerland, Italy and a few days in Malta, followed by a Transatlantic cruise back to North America with stops in Spain and Portugal. On this journey I'm travelling with my parents, Joan and Rick, and my sister -- usually referred to as The Kid or The Other One. Mom and Dad have just celebrated their 61st wedding anniversary; this trip was originally planned as a celebration of their 60th anniversary, but last year just wasn't a good year for us to travel.
As with past holidays, I've planned our trip from start to finish. We'll be staying in rental apartments and cottages for the most part. We've reserved a mini-van through Renault's buy-back plan. Our first challenge will be to pick up the van at the airport in Paris (CDG) and drive to our accommodation -- a small apartment only two blocks from the Eiffel Tower. This will require driving through the infamous traffic circle at the Arc de Triomphe. I know, I know -- driving in Paris is never recommended in the guide books. I was looking forward to this experience with some trepidation, until I remembered how well we drove in Jerusalem! Paris should be a piece of cake -- as in "let them eat."
We so appreciate the many expressions of bon voyage our friends and family have given us. We are especially blessed by the many promises of prayer support during our travels. Amen!
We hope to begin reporting on our adventures within a day or two of our arrival. Until then ... God bless you all!
