Full day of the Musee d'Orsay where we enjoyed the impressionists and a special exhibit around celestial spirituality expressed by artists from Monet to Munch and Kandinsky. Amazing stuff which I will blog about later. Then we walked across the gardens at the Tuileries before heading to the sacre coeur. The crowning of the… Continue reading Paris Day 2 – in pictures
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Paris Day 2 -Musee d’Orsay and Montmartre
Eleven hours of rest and we are ready to hit the road again. Our evening lasted till 130 in the morning including a dinner cruise on the Seine on Bateaux Parisens which took us along the scenic highlights of Paris. Due to work on the RER, we had to take the bus to Thierry and… Continue reading Paris Day 2 -Musee d’Orsay and Montmartre
Paris Day 1 – in pictures
Paris Day 1 – my tips to discover the city of lights
Bonjour de Paris...with a cafe and a croissant in our tummies, the route I recommend for first time visitors looks like this. Start at the dome des invalides where Napoleons remains are kept in a crypt. Then across the most romantic bridge in Paris, pont Alexandre III to the grand and petit palais. Both were… Continue reading Paris Day 1 – my tips to discover the city of lights
Bienvenue a Paris
After a delightful flight On Air France , Greg and I arrived at Charles de Gaulle airport terminal E. We flew in premium economy which made all the difference from a legroom perspective. Service and food were good as well. Once on the ground, we cleared customs and immigration and claimed our bags. Then we… Continue reading Bienvenue a Paris
Discovered Paradise – Waiheke island
4 hours worth of workshops wrapped up and our small group gathered for a drive over to Waiheke island by boat. Our guide Gary drive us around this slice of paradise with never ending vistas, beaches and windy roads. An amazing discovery. As on previous excursions, our tour included wine tasting and a fantastic meal… Continue reading Discovered Paradise – Waiheke island
Down Under Answers 25th Anniversary celebration – the reason for this magical trip around the world
Everyone has gathered in Auckland at the renowned Langham Hotel for a day of workshops and learning. And tonight we all join in a celebration of Kirk Demeter and his company as he marks the 25th anniversary of his business. What a fabulous meal and ceremony! I feel so privileged to be a part of… Continue reading Down Under Answers 25th Anniversary celebration – the reason for this magical trip around the world
Flight cancelled
After s long 3 hour wait, the technician declared the highly anticipated flight on a Dreamliner cancelled. This is s good reminder for everyone flying that sometimes things happen. That is why it is essential to have travel insurance to cover unexpected expenses. We are all at an airport hotel awaiting updates on our next… Continue reading Flight cancelled
Bye bye Pearth
After a fabulous day with our Western Australia sales manager Sandy and our amazing driver Peter (Go in style), we are now all gathered at the Quantas lounge ahead of my long anticipated flight on Air NewZealand Boeing 787-9 to Auckland. Due to technical issues boarding has been delayed. Throughout the day, we visited the… Continue reading Bye bye Pearth
Adventure day in Margaret River
The most spectacular coast line of Australia's West coast. This secret spot along the "Cape to Cape" walking trail that spans 137 kilometers along unspoiled coastline is just breathtaking. It is even more special for me as I had to hike through the tiger snake mating area with low brush and all. Not fun for… Continue reading Adventure day in Margaret River