24 October, 2008

London and Moscow - October 08

All the Lary's tagged along as Daddy Dave had business to tend to in London. First off, it was refreshing to be in a place where everyone spoke English - made it tons easier to get around, ask questions, get details on things to do/see, etc. We've gotten used to practicing our French often so it was a nice break to "think English" for a few days. We did some kid-friendly sightseeing (some things only from afar) - Big Ben, Parliment, Buckingham Palace, Tower Bridge, London Eye (didn't ride this time), London Aquarium, Natural History Museum, Science Museum, Princess Di memorial fountain and children's playground, and even had a chance to visit some friends who live in the city. All in all it was a great mini-vacation and we enjoyed the lively city! After London, Dave headed off "in style" to some meetings in Moscow which he commented was an amazing city. We are feeling quite priveleged to have such wonderful opportunities to see and do so much while living here in Europe.
Our Fall break is coming to an end and the boys will get back to school next week.
Now, to plan our next adventure ...



Various pics of the family with Big Ben/Parliment in the background.


The "plush" hotel!


The BIG dinosaur in the Central Hall of the Natural History Museum - amazing building!

On the red double decker bus ...

London Aquarium - the stingrays

The Science Museum - so much for the kids to explore!
Kellen ready for his first 3-D movie at the IMAX.
Traveling via Underground (not sure what Devan is looking at ...)

And we reached the Tower Bridge ... gorgeous sunshine too!


Riding in the funky British taxi cabs.
And taking one for a test drive ...
Kellen and his new pal, Chloe - two peas in a pod!
Traveling via corporate jet ...



And Red Square ...







21 September, 2008

The Lary's and Mejia's enjoyed an unforgettable trip to Grindelwald - at the base of the Eiger's north face (13,026 ft), a village in the Bernese Oberland near Interlaken. The highlight was an afternoon "on top of Europe" at the Jungfraujoch. This high-Alpine wonderland of eternal ice and snow sits at 11,333 feet. Europe's highest-altitude railway station ends after this amazing 1.5 hour train ride through the Alps (literally). As you'll see - the sights were amazing!

Here it is...


Time on the "Golden Pass" railway...




Mama Cece - knock-knock!!


What a view...
Kellen admits Grandma Lary would not like this!

The Monch peak at 13,475 feet...



Yes - the "dots" at the bottom are glacier hikers...





The Monch peak in the background






Don't look behind!
Yes - we're behind the ropes, Grandma!

... the camera survived!


Kellen borrows Papa's hat
Enjoying the train ride back home

01 September, 2008

New technology at home & First day of school!

Home schooling ... very tech-friendly thanks to Daddy. No need for a mouse, just touch the screen and draw away - WOW!

Getting ready for mini soccer, still 2 weeks away and of course, (quirky) Devan has hardly taken off his shin guards since we bought them!



More technology fun - huge TV! Mommy was not happy about this TV staging area so it was moved to the bedroom (EVEN WORSE)!


Off for the first day at College du Leman! All smiles (now)...

... and a yawn!





... and we're off - this was just seconds before the downpour!

Happy at school - the chaotic first day arrival....

A sad Devan...
Mommy to the rescue!