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Highlights in Paris

My concert at the Renaissance Le Parc Trocadero on April 14 was very memorable.

The Moulin Rouge show and dinner.  It was one of the best shows we have seen in a long time. Don't miss it if you are in Paris.

Exquisite dinner at L'Abeille, the French Restaurant at the Shangri La Hotel in Paris. The waiters were professional yet extremely friendly and informative. The food was exceptional and the decor was elegant and beautiful. The chicken in the pot was delicious.

Staying at my favorite hotel, Renaissance Paris Le Parc Trocadero. It feels like being at home in Paris.
The rooms, are modern and charming. The staff treat everyone like royalty. Our dinner at the hotel restaurant was very special. The foie gras pate was one of the best I ever tasted.

Delicious lunch at La Grande Cascade located in the Bois de Boulogne

Angelina's continues to have the best hot chocolate in the world.

Just walking anywhere in Paris is joyful.

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Highlights of our trip on the Viking Bestla

Great dinner in Amsterdam with our friends at Pasta e Basta. The singing wait staff was superb. A wonderful compliment to the delicious pasta and cozy atmosphere.

Enjoying the hour boat ride through the canals of Amsterdam.

A walk in the park in the town of Hoorn and having coffee and pastries at the house of one of the locals.

Touring the windmills in Kinderdijk. It was amazing to be able to explore the inside of one.

Tasting the delicious Belgium waffles with dark chocolate sauce at the Waffle Factory in Antwerp.

The wonderful boat ride through the canals in Bruges and seeing all the magnificent architecture and swans along the way.

The delicious moules (mussels) and frites (French fries) at the canal side restaurant Duc de Bougogne in Bruges.

Loving our cabin and the wonderful way everyone took care of us on the Riverboat Viking Bestla

Enjoying the trip with our dear friends.

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L'Isle D'Adam, France

We discovered L'Isle D'Adam, a beautiful and charming town 35 to 45 minutes northwest of Paris next to the River Oise. Great restaurants, gorgeous trees and flowers and lots of walking trails. 

 Wonderful hotel La Villa d'Ecluse is by the Oise River and is surrounded by a beautiful park. It's a great day trip from Paris. 
   

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Ozio Restaurant

Great dinner at Ozio Paris located one block from the Renaissance Paris Le Parc Trocadero. It's an Italian restaurant with a French flair.  Well priced, good wine, great profiteroles for dessert.  The Gnocchi and grilled chicken were great, too.