Here we are all packed up and ready to set off!
We took Grandma to Whipsnade Zoo on the Saturday, however, it was literally pouring with rain! We were brave and soldiered on. It was still a lovely day! Here is Lee getting close and personal with a Lioness.
Here we are saying goodbye to the best hostess ever, my wonderful Grandma!!
On our way from my Grandma's to Folkestone, before our Ferry the next day, we stopped in Canterbury for some lunch. Unfortunately, it was a bit rainy, but it was still a lovely town and we would love to return again and see the cathedral, as we didn't have enough time. Lee caught a lovely photo of Isabelle sat with some brave summer flowers!!
We found a really amazing attraction called 'The Canterbury Tales Experience'. We had some time to kill, so we went through. They do a journey, like pilgrims, and you stop at various points to hear the stories. It is done through a mobile phone device, and they even have a kids version and let the kids dress up! Me and Lee thoroughly enjoyed it!!
This is a picture of a beautiful catherdral in Amiens. We went into the town centre to find something to eat and stumbled across this cathedral. It was free to get in and was virtually empty, so we took some time to marvel at the incredible architecture!
On our way from Amiens to Paris, we went through Chantilly. We stopped at Domaine de Chantilly, which was lovely. I was feeling under the weather, so it was hard work, but still breathtaking!!
This is mine and Lee's bed in the Magic Circus Hotel near Disneyland. It was wonderful and we enjoyed our stay there. We would recommend it to any family and would try and return.
Here we are in Disneyland!! Needless to say we were all mega excited! Here is Isabelle at the Mad Hatter's tea party in a spinning tea cup. As you can see, we were very lucky with the weather. It was stunning!
Lee and Isabelle trying on silly hats, everyone does it! You know you do!!
The eagerly awaited 'Disney Princess float' in the parade. It didn't disappoint!! Though we all commented that the characters must be baking in their full costumes!!
Here is our day in Paris City Centre. We did all the sights, (and a few more), sampled snails and crepes, got hot and sweaty, spoke french very badly and had an absolute BLAST!!
Obligatory photo 'holding' the eiffel tower!! Has to be done!! Though it took a few shots to get Isabelle to stay still!!
Here is Isabelle in front of the Notre Dame cathedral. Unfortunately we didn't see the hunchback, but there was an obscene queue to get inside, so we were satisfied with just taking photos outside.
This is a wonderful picture that Lee took of the Arc de Triomphe. We took an open topped tour bus and it was wonderful to come down the Champs Elysee and this tall structure at the end. Though the French are crazy drivers, I was glad I wasn't driving!!
This is Isabelle in front of the Louvre museum after we came out. We were able to go in, and see the famous Mona Lisa portrait. We could take photos, but they were very dark. This was our last stop of the day before we went to get the train home. We were very lucky also, as it was only 6 Euros after 6pm AND anyone under 26 got in free!! So we only paid for Lee!! Best bargain of the trip!
As we checked out of our hotel on the final day in Paris, we went to Disney Village to do any last shopping. This is how Kaelyn spent the time!!
Isabelle was in a playful mood and thought she would pose with Sleeping Beauty, no less!!
We stayed in Lille on our final night in France and went to church on Sunday morning. The members there were very kind and translated for us!!
Here is Isabelle on the ferry on the way home. You can see the white cliffs of Dover in the background. As you can see, it was quite windy, though, ironically, we left pouring rain in France and returned to glorious sunshine in England! Incredible!!
We ended up back at my Grandma's house on the way home. It was lovely to see the family again. This is my grandma, and her sister, Triss, with the girls.
We had a wonderful holiday, but we were ready to get home and sleep in our own beds!! What an adventure we had!!
