I will be leaving town

[okarol]

Yes, we will take a few days to visit the UK before I head back. 

[kristina]

Are you going to stay in London?
If so, would you like to meet?
Kind regards from Kristina.

[okarol]

Got to the airport at 5:40 am only to find out our new flight is cancelled. They rebooked us COACH thru Chicago, then Paris, with standby for Business class. I wonder if we'll ever get on the plane. We are now scheduled to leave at 11:00 am but its delayed too. ARRRGGHH! 

[Chris]

To bad you can't switch carriers, but also hope they refund your money quickly for the price difference between coach and busieness (Is that the new word for 1st class?). I'd pull out the medical necessity card if they put you 2 in different seats To bad you can't use the diabetic card though, but luckily you don't have that one.

[lola]

OMG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[monrein]

That is no way for an airline to start anyone's adventure...especially not Jenna's...I mean, she's been waiting a long time already to get adventuring.

Next post better be about the wonderful flight you're having with VIP treatment and all stops pulled out.   

[Slywalker]

How wonderful for you and Jenna.  I am so happy that she is able to take this great journey.

Have fun.

[glitter]

The trip sounds marvelous, )airlines sound like idoits- it ought to be illegal. Take lots of pictures!!!!!

[Mimi]

Oh lucky, lucky you two.  Have a wonderful time.

Happy flying!!!!
Bye, bye!

[okarol]

 
We are in Paris! Jet lagged but happy to be here. I cannot remember anything but will check back soon!

[Wattle]

 

Yipppeeeeeee!

[RichardMEL]

The joys of frequent flyer mileage awards.

Glad you FINALLY got there Karol. You've been victims of the horrible cutbacks all carriers are making - thus making less options for everyone when things go awry.

Anyway hope you enjoyed your flight across the pond and definitely hope you got into Business. If not they owe you those miles back.

Anyway you're there and that's what counts!!! Have several lattes and French pastries for me!!!

How wonderful!!!!

[okarol]

Hello or should I say Bonjour!
Jenna and I are still in Paris. Today we finally got her signed up for French language classes and some cooking workshops.
We have been all over with our friend who lives here, she's been great. We have had some fabulous food at cafes and restaurants - it's a good thing we are walking hours and hours per day or I would weigh 900 lbs.
I have limited time on the computer as I am sharing it with Jenna, but I have uploaded some photos, if you want to take a look click here http://www.flickr.com/photos/karolfranks/sets/72157622368800561/
Last night we went to Notre Dame. We lit candles for Goofynina, JBeany and our IHD family. We aren't Catholic but figured it couldn't hurt!
We still hope to make it over to London but there's been so much here to keep us busy we haven't made a plan.
Today it rained which was nice for a change. I better go have coffee now or I'll need a nap.
Best wishes to you all!
 

[kristina]

Your photos of Paris are fantastic! They give the feeling of Paris as it really is.

I love the wonderful decorative ironwork on balconies etc., in Paris, they are so beautiful and many of them are in cast iron!
At Versailles there is one of the most wonderful decorative Iron Gates by Louis Fordrin at the "potager du roi"
and there is a (very rare) Church in Paris, constructed in Cast Iron (L'Eglise Saint-Eugene) in the Rue du Conservatoire.

Have you walked to the Musee d'Orsay over the Bridge? You may notice many little padlocks
with different initials written on them. They are put there by couples, as a sign of their relationship.
A very sweet idea, almost a little like "La Boheme".
The Musee d'Orsay itself has one of the most beautiful Restaurants in Paris, in the style of "La Belle Epoque", very impressive
and it has one of the great art collections. The Rodin Museum also exhibits now works by Camille Claudel.

One of my favourite pictures is the one of Jenna and yourself with the Eiffel Tower on the left in the background,
you both look very relaxed and happy.
My other favourite is Jenna with her very "Parisienne" hat and Jenna with "Alfred".

Best wishes from Kristina.

[thegrammalady]

i have been following all your facebook pictures. makes me feel like i'm there. glad you're having such a fantastic time.

[lizabee]

Sounds like a great trip, enjoy!

[Poppylicious]

Your photographs of Paris are divine and making me so desperate to return there!  It looks like you're having an amazing time soaking up the culture and atmosphere of everyday Parisian life.

[rose1999]

Thanks for sharing these photos Karol, it is SO good to see you and Jenna having such a wonderful and well deserved time together.  Much love to both of you   

[Wattle]

   Enjoy every last minute Okarol.

[okarol]

Thanks.
Jenna seems comfortable, even though she's a bit nervous about her intensive French class that starts today.
I need a few more croissants and coffees before I leave!