Sunday, September 22, 2024

Girls Trip - Europe 2024

 Girls Trip 2024 with Kate Campbell, Kristin Laughlin, Katie Houselog, Christine Campbell, Tia Nordlund & Chrissy Gaston. Christine is Kate's sister-in-law & Tia & Chrissy her friends.

We flew from MSP to Amsterdam for a nearly 24 hour stay. We wandered, we explored - Anne Frank house for most, Tulip museum for me, canal tour for all. A few got real adventurous that evening for a show in the Red Light District - Chrissy, Christine & I settled for chatting with strangers outside a pub.


Travelled from Amsterdam to La Roque through St Emilion with our guide Christoph. Lunch at Amelia Canta and tour of Couvent des Jacobins winery.


Rented e-bikes and toured the gardens of Marqueyssac and nearby towns of Beynac & Domme. Private chef Demetri came to the house to make us a fabulous dinner including crispy brie salad, tuna tartar, chicken and a trio of desserts.


Hot air balloon ride over the Dordonge valley & castles and then exploring the town & castle of Castlenaud.


Lot Valley tour - Flour mill, Rocamadour, Gouffre de Padriac, and waterfall.


Market day at Sarlat & Michelin star restaurant, La Belle Etoile located right in La Roque-Gageac.




Our little village of La Roque-Gageac - fort, arches, doors, views, and bamboo gardens.


Day 1 in Paris - the Arc de Triomphe, touring Champs de Elysee, and Pink Mamma for dinner.


Day 2 in Paris - Saint Chapelle, Notre Dame, Luxembourg gardens, food tour, and Sacre Coeur, topped off with a sparkling Eiffel tower.

Tuesday, September 3, 2024

8th & 11th grade

 

Off to 11th & 8th grade...