We always buy a 5-day ticket for the trains. There are two train systems: the RER is for the whole region and the Metro is for getting around specifically in Paris. We always stay in a small suburb so we need the RER train to get to and from …

I remember when... You know you're getting old when you begin your stories with that phrase. However, since I'm not a "thirty-something" and all my wild 20s are behind me (and I'm beginning to feel the little pains of age creeping up my back …

View all photos in travel journal at http://www.krane.net/France/. It was a fabulous trip where we met charming friendly people of France. One month trip includes the Paris area for two weeks and then the south of France for two weeks.

February 24th Just a few more weeks and we will be on our way! Dad is studying his french (at least 1 hour a day). I am reading everything I can get my hands on and Jim is working on the camp. I think Mom probably already has her bags packed …

These Walkers Roam A Lot!

The kids needed some inspiration, so we have given them a huge list of possible 'things to do' in each of the cities we will be visiting at Christmas (except Aix, which doesn't have a list available). Deb and I have been to Europe a number …

My Summer Vacation