The Phantom, you know, of the Opera

Maggie (our favorite student teacher here in the UK) and I took a quick trip into the West End to take in a little "Phantom of the Opera." It was fantastic. I have to admit, that I was totally blown away by the production. It was fantastic. Even though I know all the songs and can anticipate all of the tricks, I still found myself holding my breath at times. There is nothing like seeing a really fantastic musical. And the West End has some of the best.

Her Majesty's Theater

Jaclyn & Maggie catching a pre-theater dinner of mussels and frites.

The mussels. And the frites. Delish.

A Perfect Day at Audley End

It is not often that we have a sunny, temperate day here in England where the wind is non-existent and the sun is continuously shining. But we did have one recently, and we spent it at Audley End picnicing with friends and enjoying the grounds.

Audley End

Our Party

Our Family

Goofing Around

The boys

It is Daffodil Season!

Are these hedges incredible?

The picture of perfection. A man and his dog.

British Fog

I have never seen anything like a British fog before.
It can be beautiful, if not a bit terrifying.
Here are some pictures of two walks with the pup in Thetford Forest (our usual/daily walk).

MARCH 3, 2012

OCTOBER 9, 2012

Oui, Oui Paris

We were in Paris for five whole days. Adam was attending the European Association of Urology conference during the day, and we were playing at night. It was an amazing chance to really see the city and to catch up with old and new friends. We saw the sights, at the (delicious) food, and enjoyed getting to be French for a few days (although we both need to seriously work on our actual French).

THE EIFFEL TOWER

NOTRE DAME

SAINTE CHAPELLE
If you only have time to visit a few places while in Paris, may I suggest that you take the time to visit Sainte Chapelle. The pictures do not do it justice; it is one of the most beautiful places I have ever been.

SACRE COEUR

THE LOUVRE
Just a few highlights...

Venus de Milo

No explanation needed...

Antonio Campi "Les Mysteres de la Passion du Christ" 

THE SEINE

FRIENDS

FOOD

Dinner at the Equinox in le Marais

Macaroons from Laduree (also great from Angelinas)

Dessert at Bar a Vin