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Final Day in France
On January 13, 2019 by brian.haferkampToday was our last full day in Europe. I think we walked farther than we’ve ever walked on a trip. Museé de l’Orangerie The Museé de l’Orangerie houses the work of Claude Monet in a beautiful double circular space. It also exhibits the work of Renoir, Picasso, and others. The museum sits opposite the Louvre
Adventures . Culture . Family . Paris
The Latin Quarter
On January 12, 2019 by brian.haferkampWe explored the Latin Quarter today. It was the place we had originally booked to stay in Paris and there are some really great sites we wanted to see while we were here. Notre Dame This is the only photo I have of Notre Dame itself. We actually attended noon mass today. That was our
Adventures . Culture . Family . Paris
The Louvre
On January 11, 2019 by brian.haferkampWe only have a short time in Paris so we’re trying to enjoy it and maximize the opportunities at the same time. Today we spent the day at the Louvre. It was glorious. And tiring. The girls impressed us with their stamina and were exposed to the most famous art museum in the world.
Adventures . Culture . Family . Lisbon
Sintra
On January 7, 2019 by brian.haferkampToday we visited Sintra, a mountain village about 30 minutes north of Lisbon. The village dates back to the Romans and has a long history. There is a Moorish castle atop the mountain overlooking Sintra and the Royal family built the summer palace there. We visited the town then walked up past the national palace
Adventures . Culture . Family . Lisbon
Bookstores in Lisbon
On January 3, 2019 by brian.haferkampToday was a fun outing. We went to two famous bookstores in Lisbon, finally ate a bifana (pork sandwich on fresh baked bread) and had some more tasty treats from our friend, Chef João’s bakery. It was a great day. The first bookshop is called, Livraria Bertand. It was opened in the 18th century and
Adventures . Family . Lisbon
Pasteis de Belém
On December 30, 2018 by brian.haferkampWe stopped at the most famous cafe in Lisbon, Pasteis de Belém. They opened in 1837 and are the originators of the pastel de nata. The recipe is from the monastery next door. Read about the history of Pasteis de Belém. There is a huge line to get a pastry on the sidewalk or a
Adventures . Culture . Family . Lisbon
The Ballet
On December 29, 2018 by brian.haferkampOne of our Christmas gifts to both girls was a trip to the ballet in downtown Lisbon. The Russian Classical Ballet was performing The Nutcracker. We thought it would be a very special event–and it was. Here is Baek’s real-time recounting of the ballet: Tonight we went to a ballet. It was, The Nutcracker. I
Adventures . Family . Lisbon
Cooking Adventure: Making Pastel de Nata
On December 26, 2018 by brian.haferkampThis is a guest post from Baek. One of her Christmas gifts was a family baking adventure. Today we made pastel de nata at a professional bakery with a professional baker. His name is Chef João. First we drove to Lisbon. Then we parked and got out of the car. We went inside the bakery.