I don't know exactly where to begin to try and explain the drama surrounding our trip home. First, the moving company didn't have a truck large enough for all of our belongings so we had to wait for another truck to ensure our stuff would all be shipped home via air together (because there was no way I was waiting 4-6 weeks for it to arrive via cargo ship). Oh, did I mention that while we were sweating this out we received a phone call from NJ saying that the plumber busted a pipe while he was opening the house? Yes that's right, the professional plumber did exactly what we were trying to avoid these past 8 months. Our master bath, family room and part of our kitchen require major renovations but at least it's on his tab. (I'm not too upset because I was dying to renovate that bathroom and family room anyway).
Then on the day we left Paris and began our road trip to England our rental car died in the middle of a highway in the French countryside. 4 tow trucks, a ferry and about 12 hours later we safely arrived at our hotel in Southampton, England at 3am. There was just one minor scare at the border control in France as it took a good 20 minutes for them to locate Angus's microchip.
All went smoothly in England and aboard the Queen Mary. It was a fantastic trip. Angus and Madison did wonderfully and we all really enjoyed ourselves. When we arrived home last Friday were definitely shocked by the state of our house. Luckily it is manageable and we are still able to live here while we wait for construction to begin. We are looking forward to planning the renovations.
Paris was a wonderful experience and I would not trade it for anything. I am definitely looking forward to our trips back there. But we are all very happy to be home with our family and friends.
Then on the day we left Paris and began our road trip to England our rental car died in the middle of a highway in the French countryside. 4 tow trucks, a ferry and about 12 hours later we safely arrived at our hotel in Southampton, England at 3am. There was just one minor scare at the border control in France as it took a good 20 minutes for them to locate Angus's microchip.
All went smoothly in England and aboard the Queen Mary. It was a fantastic trip. Angus and Madison did wonderfully and we all really enjoyed ourselves. When we arrived home last Friday were definitely shocked by the state of our house. Luckily it is manageable and we are still able to live here while we wait for construction to begin. We are looking forward to planning the renovations.
Paris was a wonderful experience and I would not trade it for anything. I am definitely looking forward to our trips back there. But we are all very happy to be home with our family and friends.
