Just about a year ago...

...we FINALLY got to Germany! 

That in and of itself is a whole different story, but we made it and that's all that counts. 

 

There were a few reservations we had to cancel, but the biggest part of our trip was driving to the beaches of Normandy in France.  On our way, we stayed a night in Paris (what a hard life we have) and took an awesome bike tour of the city of lights. I would HIGHLY recommend you seeing the city in this manner.  We went through Fat Tire Bike Tours, as recommended, and was so happy with it!  This LINK will direct you to all we've seen. 

Doing a bike a 7 p.m. bike tour sure helps with jet lag! 
Evan loved "peddling" on his bike.

 

EJ & Ian, whom we hardly saw on the bike tour because they
were right up front with the tour guide the entire time!

Waiting for Jay & Alison who had bike problems

We've known our friends since we lived in Ohio.  They currently live in Germany, providing us the perfect opportunity (and excuse) to take a vacation to Europe!  It's our second trip that we've taken to Germany to visit friends who have the luxury of living there.  If you get that chance, don't miss it! 

Along the tour, we got to see SO many amazing buildings.  Paris is stunning! 

This café boasts of visitors such as Hemingway, James Joyce & Picasso

The locks are symbols of undying love

Notre Dame

Evan &
Alison in Paris
2012



Pont Neuf, the oldest bridge in Paris

 

Our bike tour took us to the Louvre, one of the world's largest museums.  When we visited Germany in 2006, we actually went inside and saw as much as we could in a few hours.  The art is amazing and extensive so we saw what we really wanted to see with having two small children (I was big & preggo with Evan at the time).  



Us & the Lewis' in Paris 2012

The little ones looking inside

Amy & Jay at the Louvre 2012

Stunning architecture

At the end of the bike tour, you get on a boat and go down the River Seine!  Wine is poured and you relax on the river while gazing at the Eiffel tower and locals enjoying their evening along the banks.



 THIS MAKES ME HAPPY!  I absolutely LOVE Paris and can't wait to go back!!!



Alison & Evan at the Eiffel tower

 

Enjoying the boat ride with our close friends!

 Alison waking up in Paris!!  Considering we didn't go to bed until midnight AND are trying to overcome jet lag, we'll let Evan sleep a bit longer!