After flying all night on Delta I arrived in Paris via the Charles de Gaulle airport on the morning of May 16th. I generally exchange a bit of money at one of the kiosks in the airport as they often have the best exchange rates. Due to my large bag I opted to take a taxi from the airport rather than ride the train or bus into Paris. Please know that this is the most expensive option but of course it is also the easiest. Taxis are available right outside of the baggage claim area. Signs are well ... View the Post

For the past few months my life has been run at a constant, frantic pace. Each day I struggled to make my way through lengthy to-do lists. I was in desperate need of Peace and Quiet. There was so much to do before I left my family alone for two and a half weeks. Deep cleaning of the house needed to be done, bills paid, laundry finished, and of course, the pantry, refrigerator, and freezer required filling of wholesome foods and meals so I could rest easy that my family was well cared for during ... View the Post