Finally got to visit Chichén Itzá and learn more about the Mayan civilization.

And then enjoying one of the famous Yucatan Xénote.

Day 1: Stroll Along Michigan Avenue

Day 1: Million Dollar Quartet

One of the best show we have seen in a while. We loved the vibe, the intensity and the songs.

View From Our Room on the 29th Floor!

Day 2: Millenium Parc

Day 2: Divvy Ride Along Lake Michigan

The ride share system in Chicago is awesome and very inexpensive. The bicycles are great and since the city is mostly flat, it is a great way for tourists to discover the city.

Day 2: Architecture River Cruise

After the ride, we met up with Flo and Ed for a late river cruise. Seeing the skyscrapers from the river while the guide was telling us their stories was a great way to learn more about the history of Chicago.

After the cruise, we met up with a friend of Flo at her place on the 33rd floor of one of those skyscrapers. Great time with a local. Thanks Kim!

Day 3: Chicago Art Institute And Millenium Parc

Day 4: Walk Along the River + A Visit to Lincoln

Notre Dame, Jardin du Luxembourg, Pantheon

Montmartre

Palais Royal and Musée du Louvre

Parc des Tuileries, Place de la Concorde, Avenue des Champs Elysées, Tour Eiffel, and Notre Dame

Sainte Chapelle

Marais and Hotel de Ville

Day 1: Château de Versailles

Day 2: Cathédrale de  Chartres – Château de Chenonceau

Day 3: Ch̢teau de Blois РCh̢teau de Chambord

Day 4: Mont Saint-Michel

Day 5: Back to Paris

With a side trip to one of the largest Carrefour in France.

Since we were already in Europe and the Eurostar is such a convenient and comfortable way to go from downtown Paris to downtown London, we did a 2-day trip to London. During those 2 days, we walked a lot using the tube once in the evening of the first day to go meet some good friends in East London.

Day 1: Russell Square – St Paul’s Cathedral – Tower of London – British Museum

Day 2: Russel Square – Big Ben – Westminster Abbey – Buckingham Palace – National Gallery – Piccadilly Circus – British Museum