With our first grand-child and only grand-daughter living a world away from us, we do our very best to make a trip for every other birthday. We were with her on her first birthday, I was there for her second, we were both there for her third and we missed number four. Once again, we were able to spend number five with her and missed number six. We hate missing her birthdays. It just seems so right, to be there. However, it isn't always possible. But...this year...is our year again and boy is it going to be a blow out year. We are headed to Paris, France for number seven. Now who do you know that gets to spend their grand-daughter's birthday with her in Paris, France? I find that such an amusing and just down right crazy and fun idea. I don't even know how the idea got moving. I think it was through discussion on the fact that maybe going all the way to Saudi wouldn't work, so why not meet in Paris during their fall break, which fell right at Sojo's birthday. And so, the idea was conceived. Then, the idea that we were that far, why not still go on to Saudi. After all, we are retired and can go when we want, right?
So we are planning the trip. Lists, research, maps, itineraries, hotels, apartments, airplanes, trains, taxis, metros. Kind of mind boggling, but oh so much fun. Dreaming about walking the streets of Paris, sitting at a sidewalk café with a latte and a croissant. Hearing the hum of the busy city and seeing the twinkly night lights of this city of lights, city of love, city of fun. And hey, what about a trip to Disney in Paris for that precious 7 year old. Yep, this sound like a great way to spend a special girl's birthday.
And so, the plans continue with trains, planes and taxis. It has become much more expensive than we anticipated, but then that usually happens. And getting a Visa from Saudi Arabia had become much more difficult and convoluted than we anticipated. However, we will not let this dull our excitement about this trip. It is a trip of a lifetime and we will let "what will be, will be" and make the absolute best of whatever comes our way.
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