Gold and Fountains....these words basically describe the decadent wealth the 18th century monarchs of France, as displayed in their beautiful palace, Le Château de Versailles.  As the big day approaches, our wedding party grows and today we filled the subways with laughter as we navigated our way to this large estate to gawk at the royal art and frolic by the lakes.

Another day in paradise means a day at the museum and random adventures through the streets of Paris.  Mainly the street along the Seine to check out the Musée d'Orsay, the Pont des Arts to place a love lock, and then Notre Dame to light candles. The d'Orsay Museum was a train station in its previous life and thus, the beautiful barrel-vaulted

The fastest way to see all of the sites in London is by bus.  Hop on Hop Off tickets and Unlimited Metro passes in hand, we set off to see all of the sites in one short day. Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament from the Hop On-Hop Off Tour Bus London Tower Cask Ale at the Camden Head

After eleven brutal hours on a plane, we landed successfully in London!  To adjust to the time difference and lack of sleep, we took it easy on our first day. But first, coffee. A reminder that we're Americans in Britain when crossing the street Millennium Bridge The River Thames and the London Eye Up close and personal with the London Eye

It feels surreal to finally be sitting here at LAX with Rich and Shari waiting for our flight to London.  We have been engaged for a year and a half so you can imagine the excitement as the trip/wedding finally approaches.  For our family and friends who could not join us, I will be updating this blog daily with my photo