Day 14 - On Monday, Feb 26, we hauled our million suitcases out of our Paris apartment and down the tiny narrow spiral staircase, out the tiny door, down the cobble streets, and out to the main street where we packed ourselves like sardines into a taxi and headed to the Paris Nord train station. We hopped on our Eurostar train and headed back to London, a 3 hour train ride. We arrived at Waterloo train station, grabbed another taxi and headed to Victoria Station. From there we boarded the Gatwick Express train to Gatwick airport. Madeline's beautiful Madame Alexander doll fell down onto the train tracks as we were dragging our luggage off that train. Luckily Aunt Beth found a helpful employee with a long stick who retrieved her doll. We waited for another taxi, and finally headed to our hotel for the night. Many times throughout the day we thought about ditching a suitcase or two!
Upon arrival at the Renaissance Hotel, Aunt Beth promptly ordered room service for all of us, and we settled in for a night of eating, hot baths, television (in English...Madeline was so thankful!), and much needed rest.
Day 15 - Feb. 27 After room service breakfast (thank you, Aunt Beth), we took the hotel shuttle back to Gatwick Airport, and were so happy to check the bulk of our luggage!!! We did a bit of last minute souvenier shopping, and boarded our plane for home at 1:48pm. The flight was very smooth and easy and we were thrilled when the pilot announced that we were making great time and would arrive in Detroit an hour early.
After a long wait in Customs lines, and getting all of our luggage again, we headed to the exit...YAHOO!!! Dan and the boys were waiting for us, and Uncle Curt was waiting for Aunt Beth! After lots of hugging, kissing, and yes, some tears (hey, it was 15 days!!!), we all headed home.
We are so happy that this blog worked, and that we were able to share our adventures with friends, family, and Madeline's teachers & schoolmates. We loved all the comments, and knowing that you were thinking of us as we were thinking of all of you.
Thank you so much for coming with us on our adventures to Europe!
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It was so great to have you share your adventures with us, and it is even greater to have you all home again, safe and sound. The chocolate is great, and the gnome is sunning himself in our kitchen window until spring planting in the garden. Lots of love, Mom/Grandma xxxxoooo
What a great trip we had! Time to plan another trip -- oh boy! Lets take Aunt Lynn and Grace along too!
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