2018 Two Sisters Set Sail for Adventure in Southern France
Genie has retired from the University
Beth is ready to hit the road
Together, this creates the perfect opportunity to fulfill one of
Genie's life desires.
After days and weeks and months and years of discussion as to when and what part of France does Genie want to go, we finally agree....NOW or NEVER. Things may never change to provide the opportune time so let's go as a celebration for changing life. RETIREMENT!!!!
So how shall we go???? Car, bus, train, plane???? No, let's let others do the work!!!
Lets take a cruise right down the middle of France. We shall watch the cars, busses, trains and planes go by while we leisurely enjoy the beautiful sunrises, sunsets and scenery with out the hassle of daily confusion and angst. Ah the life of serenity with all the pleasures and none of the difficulties.
How will this happen?
Viking Cruise down the Seine and Rhone River
with a 3 day kickoff in Paris and a 3 day rest in Nice
July 1 - July 14, 2018
The Itinerary for Two Weeks of Bliss
The Itinerary for Two Weeks of Bliss
How shall we go about this...well let's see...
A day here and a day there all down the Seine River and then branch off onto the Rhone River
We Begin with..
Three glorious days in Paris; tours, special exhibits, cabarets, cafe', little cozy lunches and lovely dinners. Life is already good and we have not begun.
We leave Paris via train to Lyon,
Board our ship The Longboat Delling
Motor on to; Vienne, Tournon, Arles, Avignon,
and then three glorious days in Nice and Monaco.
Wait, WAIT WAIT!!!
We have not even packed yet, just hold the horses back and let us get ready for this adventure...
We begin by bowing to Delta Airlines and flying to Altanta and then 10 hours on to Paris. Departing June 30 and arriving July 1.
Versialles
Food, Food and more food!!!
Living the life we are accustomed!
We have not even packed yet, just hold the horses back and let us get ready for this adventure...
We begin by bowing to Delta Airlines and flying to Altanta and then 10 hours on to Paris. Departing June 30 and arriving July 1.
Gay Paris'
We arrive early afternoon and hit the streets showing Genie the winding streets, cafe's, Bistro's and exciting parts of the 17th Arrondissement. Our appointment that evening is at the Eiffel Tower. The three days flew by with crowds, heat, and something exciting everywhere we went.
Every hot spot that Paris had to offer was covered...by us and 100's/1000's of tourists.
Genie was even able to see the Mona Lisa! |
Louvre |
Hot is not the word.....
Do you think you can identify who this is??? |
Wine and wine and wine!!!
Gare East to Lyon
Just another little snack to keep us going!
A fun evening seeing live entertainment and the Can Can!! |
Before and after snacks, breakfast, lunch and dinner!!!
Leaving Paris and Heading for Lyon and the South of France
Gare East to Lyon
Just another little snack to keep us going!
Arrival in Lyon, our Longboat, Delling
Hello Lyon
Hello Delling
Delling and her sister longboat |
Wine tasting everyday. This time Morgon Vinyards |
Living the life we are accustomed!
Ah, our suite for 8 days #304
AND then to beautiful Arles and Avignon
Home to Van Gogh, Palace of the Popes and art center of Southern France
Friends, friends and more friends.....
Pauline and Phil from Newcastle, England
Genie was sad to see our friends leave us, but we were headed to glorious