From the parking lot at the causeway leading to Mont St. Michel, France

The parking lot for the island is on dry land. The causeway is a walkway to the actual island though the tidelands. This is a wonderful place and you can tell that by the number of tourists. It is a substantial hike from the base to the church at the peak. When we were there my wife and granddaughter went to the top. I walked the ramparts that circle the island. The visit here is often of people's bucket list.

 

In Defense of Norway (although it doesn't need it)

Very early morning in Norway.

Childish and envious President gets it all wrong again.

Because he did not earn a Nobel Peace Prize awarded by an a-political committee that happens to meet in Norway he calls it a "shithouse" country.

He wasn't knighted in England too. And, Melania is not having a building like the Taj Mahal built in which he can be buried. What does that say of Slovenia and India. Very day it is one unpresidential flap after another.

We have traveled widely, especially in Europe, during both terms of his presidency, and have discovered that people are sad and embarrassed for us. Most do not think the whole of America is a "shithouse" because of him.

 

Victoria Falls: Zambia and Zimbabwe at the Zambezi

The Victoria Falls are celebrated and not without reason.

The early citizens likened it to thunder and it is loud.

You can come in from Zambia and see it across the Zambezi roaring into the gorge. From the Zimbabwe side it is a whole different view. One photo cannot show it. It is simply huge.

If you are traveling and coming from the south such as South Africa or Botswana you will be able to helicopter the river at Absell when you get there (for $175 per person). My wife and grandson did. I watched from the lodge.

If you wish to see the Zimbabwe side you will need to apply for a Visa at the border with Zambia (easy and quick).You will be crossing the river. When were we there the bridge was not completed and we had to cross the Zambezi in a small boat to get to Zimbabwe. 

Brussels Belgium

My grandson, along with my wife and I, toured Brussels. It is the home of the European Union and lovely. This is a street scene in front of our hotel. The rain is just clearing. We did the same thing here that we have done in other places. We arranged for a driver and car to give us a tour. My grandson wanted to see Mini Europe which is a large area of scale models of the major buildings on the continent. Our driver shared over eight hours with us. His knowledge of the best Belgian Waffles was outstanding. In other posts I have shared the drivers in other areas. You can find their posts on Google. We find that, not only do we see the sights, we make new friends.

 

The Chain Bridge

The Chain Bridge links Buda to Pest (creating Budapest).

At night on the Danube the lights of the city are wonderful.

This photo was taken from a moving boat in the river. 

 

Loch Ness, The Highlands of Scotland

Look carefully. Do you see the monster of Loch Ness? How about a very pretty lake? That is what I have seen a number of times. Monster or not, A lovely place. 

This photo taken from a small research cruiser. 

 

Monet's Garden

Along the Seine at Giveny is Monet's Garden.

You will feel like you have already been there if you have seen much of his impressionism. We took our granddaughter from Paris to Normandy with a stop at Monet's home. She was 12 but had done her homework. She taught us a good deal.

Monet's work is in at many places and in the Musee de Orangerie in the round.

Rodin and Picasso have their own Museums. You should see as many a you can.

My favorite is the Musee d'Orsay.