Lily Visit 2007

In less than one month we have had our second house guest. I have to label this Lily 2007 because I have a sneaky suspicion that Lily will be back to visit.

We visited a small town in Germany in the Rhine River valley. Let me tell you that September is not the time to go if you want to feel like you are in civilization. If you want to be alone and not have to fight the tourist, it is a great time to go. We all decided that we do not have to go back to this area anytime soon.

Don't get me wrong, it is beautiful and when you think about when the castles were built and the living conditions the people would have to live in, it makes you feel good that you are going back to your warm hotel room with running water and a proper bathroom. I don't know many people that could have survived living in a castle 400 years ago.

Germany was good for one more thing, driving!!! The freeway had a 130kph (80mph) speed listed but I didn’t see anyone obey that. The cars pulling campers were even going faster than this. I think the average driver was doing 150kph (93mph) to 160kph (99mph). There were quite a few that were going 190kph (118mph) and over. I was passed like I was standing still by a Porsha and I was going 180kph (112mph). Thats cool!!! The only down side of this is you can see your gas gage go down rather quickly. It costs around $126 USD to fill up the tank. Thats a big price to pay to go fast.

Next it was off to Paris. Amy’s 3rd trip, she loves it, but I don’t know how much our bank account handle. I think Lily really enjoyed seeing all of the sights, but was amazed how much there was to see and do. One of the best moments had to be when Abigail told Lily that 'she couldn't make it' and asked for her stroller...she was a sleep in 10 minutes.
Lily and Amy had a field day at the giant Louis Vuitton store and enjoyed all of the shops.
Abigail finally got her wish and was able to go up the Eiffel Tower (2nd level) and danced with her Mom and Dad. She was all smiles, but now realized that there another level (the very top) and wants Lily to take her back when she bigger. Looks like Aunt Lily will be making another trip to Paris.






Between Amy, and Lily there were over 600 pictures. They are Asian. It is in their blood.