London & Paris
Click image to see larger view In October, 2000 my friend Mary and I went on an 8 day tour to London and Paris.  We had great fun using the Underground in London and the Metro in Paris to explore the cities.
The-London-Eye.gif (48574 bytes) The London Eye

There are 48 observation cars that slowly circle -- it takes about an hour to go all the way around.  Wonderful views of London from the top.
Mary-and-I-at-the-London-Ey.gif (33021 bytes)  Mary and I on the London Eye
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Big Ben - Did you know that "Big Ben" refers to the large bells and not the clock itself?  It sounds deep and rich, just like I imagined it!
Ellen-at-the-Eifel-Tower.gif (41775 bytes) Here I am at the Eiffel Tower. 
Retouched-Eiffel-Tower.gif (24518 bytes) This is my favorite photo from the trip.  I took it late one night.  The tower is very awe inspiring.  I spent most of my time in Paris just trying to figure out how to photograph it.
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At the Arc de Triomphe in Paris. It was much larger than I expected.  We climbed stairs to the top and were rewarded with a wonderful view of the city.

 

 
Pastry-Window.gif (61996 bytes) This is why diets don't work in Paris - These pastry windows were everywhere!  My blood sugar went up just gazing at them!
Rainy-Morning-in-Paris.gif (24411 bytes) I took this picture around 5 am one rainy morning.  It's how I've always pictured Paris in my mind.