Paris - Day 1

Our first day in Paris was a busy one!
We started out atop the Arc de Triomphe; walked all the way down the Champs-Élysées, doing some shopping along the way; passed by the Louvre for some pictures on our way to the Cathedral Notre-Dame; and then made our way back to the Eiffel Tower for sunset. It started out rainy, 
but ended beautifully!

Morning on the Arc de Triomphe

It rained so hard, I bought a gift shop umbrella

Sun came out as soon as we were down!

Abby in shopping heaven

The Louvre

Pigeon Juggler outside the Louvre

 

Cathedrale Notre-Dame

Train to Paris

We took the train to Paris, from St Pancras Station London, through the Chunnel, to Paris Gare du Nord. The ride last two hours and went by surprisingly fast!
It was pouring when we arrived in Paris; the cab driver we got had no idea how to get to our hotel, which was less than a mile from the train station; so we walked. We were tired, and Abby was sick, so we found a great pizza place, Babalou-Sur-Seine, right next to Sacré-Cœur and had a delicious dinner.  

London Day 2

Our full day in London consisted of fighting our way to Buckingham Palace to watch the changing of the guards. The ceremony was cool to see, the hordes of people were fascinating.

After the changing of the guard, we headed to the London Eye. This gigantic ferris wheel was a great choice - excellent views of the city. And we totally lucked out with a few patches of blue skies!

 

 

London Day 1

After our flight from Dublin to London, we checked into our hotel and headed to Kensington Gardens.
Despite the scattered showers, it was beautiful walk, and we finished with dinner at Gig's. Seriously, amazing fish and chips!

Fun at Dublin Airport

Hotel across from University of London

The Palace at Kensington Gardens

Gig's Fish n Chips - Amazing!

More World Cup!

Dublin

After a long, over-night flight, we landed in Dublin, Ireland on June 25th.Without much time, or energy, we hastily caught a bus from the airport and checked in to our hotel before making our way to the Guinness Brewery.

Wonka's Chocolate Factory comes to mind

The Gravity Bar atop the Brewery 

 St. Patrick's Cathedral was closed for tours. The pouring rain prevented many pictures

 

Brendan's birthday dinner was lamb stew with potatoes, and of course...a Guinness

Reds Game

The day after our wedding, we took 35 of our friends and family to see a Reds game. Everyone had a great time, and got to experience the sweltering Cincinnati summer!