2018 – A Tale of Many Airports

When you purchase a smoking deal on airfare, there are consequences. A year and a half ago, we decided to go on a short cruise of the Mediterranean - from Rome, up around southern France, and down to Barcelona. Cruise dates set, and a $500 RT fare to Frankfurt, and we were good to go. … Continue reading Rome/Barcelona Oct/Nov 2018-Day 1, 10/24-25/2018 – A Tale of Many Airports →

Aachen via Paris, 7/22/2018, Rolex Gran Prix of Aachen

Sunday, July 22, 2018, Aachen Germany Today was the big class. One Million Euros in prize money. 1.7 meter high fences. A triple combination that was a triple bar to an oxer to a vertical, amoung other things. The stands were packed full. This class is one of four major Gran Prixs that comprise the … Continue reading Aachen via Paris, 7/22/2018, Rolex Gran Prix of Aachen →

Aachen via Paris, 7/21/2018, And Today at Aachen . . .

Saturday, 7/21/2018, Aachen, CHIO Horse Show Note: picture on top is Sir Mark Todd of New Zealand riding Kiltubrid Rhapsody. Today I’m doing something I’ve never done before, blogging at the horse show! It’s going to be a really long day. Eventing Cross Country started at 10 am. We’re at our usual seats in the … Continue reading Aachen via Paris, 7/21/2018, And Today at Aachen . . . →

Aachen via Paris, 7/20/2018, Banks and Ditches!

Friday, 7/20/2018, Aachen, Germany Note: Photo on the top is McClain Ward riding Clinta during todays competition. He won the 130k qualifying class today. 130,000 Euros would be a major Grand Prix anywhere else. Here? It’s a qualifying class. Go figure. Today we began by doing some shopping downtown. It was hot, so we didn’t … Continue reading Aachen via Paris, 7/20/2018, Banks and Ditches! →

Aachen via Paris, 7/19/2018, Nations Cup!

Thursday, 7/19/2018, 10am We’ve had breakfast and are regrouping for the day. On the way back from the breakfast room I spotted something I haven’t seen since I was a child - a cigarette vending machine. Smoking is still pretty big in Europe. It’s declining some since I started coming 5 years ago, but it … Continue reading Aachen via Paris, 7/19/2018, Nations Cup! →

Aachen via Paris, 7/18/2018, Around Town, and more horse show

Wednesday, 7/18/2018 Around Town So today, Sharon and I split up, and decided to meet at the horse show. I really wanted to see the Aachen Cathedral, and she wasn’t feeling up to. Agreeing to meet in the early afternoon, I headed out towards town (on the right street this time). Aachen is a real … Continue reading Aachen via Paris, 7/18/2018, Around Town, and more horse show →

Aachen via Paris, 7/17/2018, Aachen Opening Ceremonies

Okay, that was impressive. Aachen is always impressive, but this was really amazing. And I think they used every child and horse in the city. And imported extras. More on that in a little bit. We checked into our hotel, got settled in, and headed out for lunch. I led us down the wrong road … Continue reading Aachen via Paris, 7/17/2018, Aachen Opening Ceremonies →

The First Trip; Paris/London 10/2013: Part One

Paris, France This is the first blog I wrote - actually just emails. I’m reposting, just to get it up on the blog, and also because I got a kick out of rereading them! In addition, I always take lots of pictures. I think I average nearly 2,000 for a 3 week trip. So … Continue reading The First Trip; Paris/London 10/2013: Part One →