Destination: Holiday Festation (Part 1)

Well we made it to Paris. We got here early and checked into our hotel room and had a nice rest. The next morning we arose early to go to the airport to pick up Nancy and Rick. We got there an hour early and it turned out their flight was delayed 5 hours. So we sat at the airport Mc Donalds waiting for their arrival. They got in safe... just a little late. We have spent our first few days going around Paris just taking in the scenary and letting Rick and Nancy get adjusted tot he change of surroundings, and then left for 5 days to travel around france and Germany. We went to Strasbourg, Munich, and Baden Baden. All the towns were very nice and cold. I think our favorite wasBadena Baden.It is a small spa town that has definate charm. We wished we could have stayed there longer. It snowed in most of the places we visited and when it wasn't snowing it was sooooo cold. I think Rick and Nancy had a bit of a hard time adjusting to the weather change. Saw some more Christmas markets etc. Now we are back in Paris enjoying our days here. I'll let the pictures be self explanitory so enjoy there are lots...and this is only part 1.

Now the Pictures:

Waiting in the airport:





They arrive:





Our first days in Paris:



Notre Dame






Rick, Amanda's father:



Rick and Nancy freezing over the Seine:







I got a haircut! Woohoo! Before and Afters:





Me and my new friend:



Rick also got a trim:



Strasbourg at night:



















Nancy after ONE glass of wine.



On the train again:



ATTACK!!





On the way to Dachau:











Catching the metro back:



My new coat...Thanks Rick and Nancy:



Outdoor fair in Munich:







More Munich:





Just like Harold and Kumar!!



What Germans call meatloaf...NEVER AGAIN!!!!



Others enjoyed their meals!!!



A gift from Nancy. Amanda ate it! Maybe she should have given it to her!



And now I leave you with a lovely view of Paris:

Destination: Flotation Location

Well we made it to Venice. We are staying in a nice hotel in Lido an island right off the main Venice island. The 9 hour bus trip to Venice wasnt too bad. It was one of the nicer busses we had been on. Our hotel is nice...its a good break from hostels. We get our bed made everyday etc. Venice is a very interesting place. Its basically hundreds of islands linked together by cannals. The way you get around is by water taxi. They run all the time and its easy to go from place to place. We have been reaxing mostly enjoying the sights. It has been very rainy but not too bad. We have had some nice days. The other night we went out to our first real italian restaraunt it was really good. We leave for Paris to meet up with Amanda's parents. Two weeks of hotels and good food. We cant wait. See you soon.

Now the photos:

A look from our room:



A look in our room:



The sights of Venice:













On the water taxi:





Amanda on her morning run:



A new friend:



Ooh look at all the sweets; can i get some:



Some guy on a poll:



Some girl on an anchor:


Amanda vs. the sun ( which do you think is more radiant):



And i leave you with a picture of me in a perfect fitted coat: