Michael S. Liberman

Greece-Turkey Day 2: Aboard the Louis Cristal

It’s an early start to board the Louis Cristal – our home for the next week. The Louis Cristal departs at 11 a.m. …

… and the Port of Piraeus fades away in the distance.

Donna and Mickey are ready for another travel adventure.

We’re at sea all day, so there’s time to unpack, do the walk-a-thon, go to happy hour, play bingo, have dinner, and see a show.

Greece-Turkey Day 1: Dulles to Piraeus

After flying overnight from Dulles to Frankfurt, and this morning from Frankfurt to Athens, I arrived at the Hotel Triton in Piraeus round 4 p.m.  Dr. Craven’s group is traveling from from Boston, so I’ve got some free time before they arrive.  I check out the view of the city from my room.

Then I take a walking tour of the city, stopping at the harbor …

… and a market filled with fresh vegetables …

… and fresh bread.

London-Paris Day 4: Paris in One Day

I’m up early to spend Sunday in Paris. After a taxi ride to London’s St. Pancras train station, I board the Eurostar train to the Gare du Nord train station in Paris via the Channel Tunnel. By Noon I’m at the Musée du Louvre to join the crowd viewing Leonardo DaVinci’s Mona Lisa.

Every trip has good moments and bad, and exiting the Louvre I discover that my camcorder isn’t working. This is bad – but I am in Paris! There just won’t be much video. I walk through the Jardin du Tuileries, past the Grand Bassin Rond, and the Fontaine des Mers.

Then, after a walk beside La Seine, it’s on the the Eiffel Tower …

… and the spectacular view of the city …

After a fantastic four day trip it’s time to head home. I make my way back to Gare du Nord …

… on the Paris Metro (not as easy as the London Underground!) for the trip back through the Chunnel. Tomorrow I fly home to Fairfax and start planning for the next adventure.

London-Paris Day 3: London and The Lion King

After U2 last night, I get a late start today. First it’s back to Westminster for a “flight” on the London Eye. The view from 400′ above the city is amazing!

Then it’s a walk across the Golden Jubilee Bridge …

… to the Lyceum Theatre for The Lion King matinee.

Afterwards it’s a quick trip to the Tate Modern Art Museum (unfortunately, not much to see) and a visit to St. Paul’s Cathedral. Tomorrow is a big day so I’m back at the hotel in Kilburn Park early.

London-Paris Day 2: London and U2 360

After yesterday’s whirlwind tour I decide to ease the pace a little.  I take the tube from Kilburn Park to Russell Square station …

… and spend some time walking through Russell Square Park. The rest of the morning is with the antiquities at The British Museum.

After a tube ride from Russell Square to Knightsbridge …

…I shop at Harrods, enjoy a takeaway lunch from Harrods in Hyde Park, then shop some more at Harrods …

Then I take the tube to Wembley for the first of U2’s London shows on the 360° tour at Wembley Stadium.

This is the reason I made the trip …

It’s a great show and a great evening!