My drive from New Castle, England to Glenshee, Scotland took me along the UK coast. Driving on the Left Was Quite an Experience.
The 00/01 Season Was the Best for Scottish Ski Resorts in 35 years. It Was Foggy w/ 30 mph Wind, Snow and Rain - YUCK!
I Stayed w/ Sue & Ben Elliott @ Their Home in Braemar, Scotland. The Glenshee Ski Resort Boasts the UK's Largest Ski Lift System with 25 Lifts.
My UK colleagues at the Grand Place in Brussels, Belgium. From Left to Right: Don Lewis, Alex Borthwick & Big Al Hill.
The Montmarte Basilica of Sacred Heart is on One of the Highest Points in Paris.
Someone Spent a Little Time Designing and Creating the Artwork on the Ceiling of the Basilica.
A Street Artist Decided I Made a Great Model While Eating Dinner at an Outdoor Cafe Near Le Sacre-Coeur.
I'm Think the Arch de Triumph was Built to Memorialize Those That Died in the Allied Victory in World War I.
Getting to the Arch is Quite a Feat. You Venture Out into Traffic and Dodge Cars to Make it to Your Destination.
The Detail in the Stone Work was Incredible (Pretty Much the Case Throughout Paris).
Self explanatory! I Waited on the 2nd Level for Over a Hour in the Cold Wind to Ascend the Tower to its Pinnacle.
The Eiffel Tower is 320m Tall with Three Observation Areas, Two Elevator Systems and Two Restaurants.
This Photo Provides a Good Perspective of How the Eiffel Tower Dominates the Paris Cityscape.
Pretty Much the Only Proof (Other Than The Hotel Bill) That I Was in Paris.
The Notre Dame Cathedral Was Quite a Site. Built Over a 150 Years w/ Stained Glass, Carvings and Other Inspiring Religious Artifacts.
Quite a Welcoming Committee into the Cathedral. Reminds Me of the Entrance to Westminster Abbey in London, England.
WOW, Wish I'd Been There to See This Live!
The Moulin Rouge Was a Great Blend of Beauty, Color and Tune. Spend the Money to Attend (I paid $120), It Was Worth It!
This Replica Of Liberty's Torch Was Placed Above The Underpass Where Princess Diana Died.
I Spent An Afternoon In The Louvre - Big Mistake! Give Yourself Days To Explore To Structure, Portions Dating From The Early 11th Century.
Close-Up View Of The Fountain On The Louvre Pavillion.
You Had To Look For "Art" In Some Untraditional Places - In Many Cases On The Ceilings Of The Rooms.
Another Case In Point - This Was The Archway Between Adjoining Rooms. Not Sure I'd Stand Under This For Refuge During A Tornado!
This Mantle Adorned The Wall In A Room Dedicated To Greek & Roman Sculptures - Gives You An Indication Of The Size Of The Exhibit Rooms.
Oh Yah There's Real Art In The Louvre As Well - Recognize The Lady In The Back (The One Hanging On The Wall)?
This Painting Hung On The Wall In The Hall Displaying The Mona Lisa - On A Single Wall, All By Itself!
This Is The Famous Aphrodite Sculpture By Michelangelo.
Another Michelangelo Sculpture. Does He Look Like He's Dying To You?
The Park Outside The Louvre Was Packed With People Enjoying The Beautiful Weather (It Looks Much Warmer Than It Was).
Recall This Was A Business Trip? I Spent 3 Weeks At P&G's European Technical Center In Brussels, Belgium.
No, I'm Not Joining Him (Are Those Days Over?).
Bruges Is Near The Belgian Coast, It's Dominated By Buildings From The 15th Century & Is Criss-Crossed With Canals.
Nice Scene, But Way Too Cold To Actually Ride In The Boat! I Restricted My Adventures To The Cobblestone Streets.
One Side Of The Town Square Was Lined With These Quaint Restaurants. I Had A Wonderful Lunch Overlooking The Square On This Beautiful Day.
Guess We're Close To Holland.
The Church Of Our Lady, 13th - 15th Century, Housed This Sculpture Of The Madonna With Child By Michelangelo.
Big Time Blow-Up From Another Photo (Technology At Work In Everyday Life). How Many Church's Do You Know With Artwork Like This?
Guess We Did Spend a FEW Evenings In The Pubs!
