Monday, January 10, 2011

Je vais en voyage!

My sweet husband surprised me with tickets for two to here... we are spending four days in London, staying in an apartment in Chelsea. We are going to celebrate our 25th wedding anniversary while we are away, so this is such an amazing gift and I am so excited.

Dior ~ Paris, 1940

We will be catching the Euro-star to Paris where we will stay for a few days, then traveling by train to Bordeaux, hiring a car to see Champagne and the Loire Valley.
It will be strange driving left hand drive cars, on the opposite side of the road, may take a little time getting used to this notion.
I am looking forward to strolling around the Brocantes and exploring more of the wonderful Country.




I will miss you all and I'm sorry I will not be posting or commenting while I am away.
I look forward to seeing you when I return and will try and pick up some little treasures to have a giveaway when I get back.
Just comment on this post, and be a follower of my blog and I will pick a winner.

Au Revoir
Hugs Carolyn

80 comments:

  1. wow congratulations....this is lovely...:)have a wonderful time...with muh happiness....
    big hug from brasil....

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  2. Oh what an exciting way to start a new year Carolyn - I'm green with envy!!!!
    Congratulations on 25 years - and what a great catch you made - your husband sounds very romantic - Paris is the best city for such a celebration!
    Happy New Year and wishing you, your husband and all your precious family Gods blessings in 2011.
    C'est bonne!
    Big hugs and au revoir dear friend I'll be thinking of you.
    Shane x

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  3. Wow oh Wow oh Wow!!!! How great is that!!! Can I just say I'm totally jealooooooooooouuuuuuuuuuuuuuusssss!!!
    Have a fantastic time and happy, happy, happy anniversary!!!!
    Looking forward to hearing all about it!!!
    xx, shell

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  4. Oh, WOW, Carolyn, what a wonderful surprise and grand way to spend your 25th wedding anniversary! I look forward to LOTS of photos on your return!!

    I know you'll have a wonderful time!!

    Happy Anniversary!

    Ohhhh, I'd love a Laduree box, just the box would be fine with me tee hee

    xxoo
    Marsha

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  5. Dear Carolyn, I am so very happy for you!
    How exciting!!!

    Happy Anniversary to you. God bless.
    Hope you'll share lots of pictures.

    You will have a wonderful time.
    d

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  6. Happy anniversary! It sounds like it's going to be a great one! Have fun!

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  7. Happy dance for you!!!! Congratulations and have fun!!!

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  8. wow!!! what a lovely gift from your hubby! congratulations on your anniversary and have a wonderful wonderful time dearie!

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  9. Carolyn - this is wonderful. I couldn't think of a more perfect gift. When are you going???
    I need to hear details. How perfectly special xxx

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  10. Oh Carolyn...I am so excited for you!! I know you will have a lovely, romantic time. Happy Anniversary!
    What a wonderful surprise from your dear husband...
    Wishing you all the best on your trip...Enjoy!

    Hugs, Nancy

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  11. Congratulations on your wedding day, so romantic and go to Paris. It will be a wonderful trip, looking forward to see pictures when you get home.
    Have a great journey
    Warm hug
    AnnaMaria

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  12. Have a fabulous anniversary celebration. Much love and many blessings for your 25 years of marriage.
    Much love
    Jeanne

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  13. CAROYLN!!! YOU ARE GOING TO HAVE A BLAST! Oh dearest, take LOTS of photos for us! When I was in Paris about 9 years ago, we were celebrating our 20th. We took so many pictures, but to my chagrin, the digital card for the camera was not compatible with the computer, so when we got home, all of our pictures were never retrievable!!!! But I did get fab shots of Provence and Italy. Oh, you will be missed! Anita

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  14. Wowwwww!! this is os great !! Carolyn !!!...enjoy your trip....please come home safe.......enjoy have fun !! lots of love from me Ria....xxx.....

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  15. Carolyn, ohh -you are a lucky lady, dear.
    What a wonderfull trip to have, and then the two of you celebrating being together, for 25 years, and in Paris-- so romantic, and so exiting.
    Happy, happy trawel, friend-
    Hugs, Dorthe

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  16. Thank you all so much for your very kind words.
    We are going to be leaving on the 12th of January, so a lot to do before we go.

    Look forward to catching up when I return. Thanks again.
    Hugs
    Carolyn

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  17. Don't make it sound too fantastic - it's bad enough I haven't got it together to take Leonie ONCE yet!
    (But, no really, I'm sure it'll be marvelous - and it looks like you'll have a good excuse for that fur coat...)
    Oh - and Happy 25th!

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  18. What a WONDERFUL surprise and a lovely way to celebrate your silver anniversary! Enjoy! Enjoy!

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  19. Ohhhhh this is fantastic!!!!
    I wish you the best days!!!!
    Big hug from Spain, here you have a friend. Jajajajaja.
    Enjoy!!!!

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  20. Carolyn, have a fabulous holiday and a safe journey. Congratulations ... 25 years is a great achievement.
    I'm looking to the beautiful pictures you will share.

    Pat xx

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  21. Have a wonderful time in London! Great surprise - beautiful city. Hug

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  22. W O W WOW and WOWWOWWOW. Oh my, how long will the trip be? I'm so soooo excited for you! To take the train to Paris, you will be visiting two amazing cities, dearest sweet Carolyn. Have fun fun fun, I;m looking forward to your stories and pictures.
    Much love, xxxxx

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  23. Oh Carolyn what a lovely surprise. I know you will have a wonderful time. Wishing you a happy 25th! Have a safe and happy trip. Can't wait to see the pictures!! Sending big hugs ~ Jenn xoxo

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  24. OH WOW Carolyn, how fabulous!!! Have an amazing time and happy anniversary!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Big hugs ~

    :) T

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  25. Happy Anniversary to you and yours! How exciting, congrats & have a safe and wonderful trip! xo Theresa

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  26. Hi Carolyn
    How wonderful, such a nice surprise to such a beautiful lady!
    I wish you safe travels and can't wait to hear all about Paris!
    Many Blessings
    Rebecca

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  27. Congratulations! I hope you have a wonderful trip. :)

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  28. Wow, what a wonderful and romantic surprise! How lucky you are to have a thoughtful and loving husband. Sounds like an exciting and beautiful trip. Joyeux anniversaire, Carolyn, et bon voyage!!!

    xoxo

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  29. OH YOU TOO? May this time be a voyage filled with many photos!!! HAVE A LOVELY TRIP DEAREST! I cannot wait to see your eye's view of this magnificent VILLE!

    LA VIE EN ROSE! Anita

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  30. wow great!!!!!

    happy holidays!!!!!


    xx Marina

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  31. Congrats, sounds like an amazing gift. Have a wonderful time!

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  32. Aaawww, that's very sweet. This is such a fun thing to do in the new year. Just hop off a plane and get a lovely holiday. Hope you're having a wonderful time there. Safe trip, dear Carolyn. Be back soon :)

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  33. Congratulations,what a pretty present! ,a lovely surprise
    London is a very special city,I'm sure you´ll enjoy there and Paris...
    I would love return there
    Hugs

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  34. Have the most wonderful time, darling, look forward to hearing all about it when you return! XX!

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  35. Do have a wonderful time dear Carolyn! Can't wait to hear about it upon your return.
    Gwenny

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  36. OOO, that sounds delightful! Have lots and lots of fun!

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  37. wow, what an amazing trip, hope you have a great time!

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  38. I am so happy for you ♥ What a wonderful surprise...enjoy :)

    Hugs♥

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  39. love your blog and your bears! Enjoy your trip!
    Astrid

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  40. Oooh! A romantic getaway! What a lovely way to celebrate your anniversary! Enjoy the gorgeous day, Kellie xx

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  41. I'm so excited for you!Your hubby is a keeper Carolyn. Have a wonderful time sweetie.
    hugs

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  42. Congratulations! Have a wonderful journey. Welcome to Europe :)!

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  43. Thanks for your sweet birtday wish for my daugter! And wow....you're going to London. That will be soooo wonderful! Have a great trip!

    xoxo

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  44. Dear Carolyn!

    Back again! - missed your posts & thanking you for all your lovely comments on mine and wishing you and your family a very Happy New Year!

    Great post and a very Happy Anniversary too!

    Bon voyage!

    XOXO Lola & Nora:)

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  45. Happy anniversary and congratulations for you and your husband dear Carolyn. What a thoughtful surprise. Have a wonderful trip and enjoy London!

    Much love: Evi

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  46. Have a wonderful trip, darling! And thank you so much for all of your kind words and support over the past few weeks. xoxo

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  47. What a wonderful gift! Hope you have a lovely time. I'm currently in London, but as you know I've lived in Paris (and visited much of France) and I'm sure you'll love being there!

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  48. Have safe travel and a fabulous anni!! can't wait to see all the photos!!

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  49. Happy 25th anniversary, Carolyn! What a wonderful way to celebrate - I can't wait to see your photos and hear all about your adventures when you return!

    Sharon :-)

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  50. What a sweet gift!

    Congratulations on completely 25 years! Happy Anniversary.

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  51. Dearest Carolyn,

    What a WONDERFUL surprise from your husband!!!
    CONGRATULATIONS on 25 years!!!<3<3

    I`m sure you have just sooo wonderful time!!:) I wish you happy and safe and exciting and joyful journey!!!:))

    Wram greetings, your friend, Marge

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  52. Oh you lucky girl! I have always wanted to go to London. I hope you take lots of pictures. Have a bundle of fun and have a safe trip!

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  53. Me again! So pleased you caught my little message above on my return to blogland - had thought you might already be in transit or perhaps, like I was, be out of internet range on your travels!

    Have a wonderful trip to Europe dear friend - already looking forward to all those great pics!

    Hugs

    XOXO Lola & Nora:)

    PS Glad you liked the recent Lola Lifeline. Specially posted the Johnny Depp pic cos I know it's one of your favourites!

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  54. Wooohooo!!!! Have a fabulous time!!!! What an awesome gift, you are so lucky!!!!
    Wow, I am sooooo happy for you, enjoy my dear, you deserve it!!!!
    Hugs,
    Margaret B

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  55. Wow that's so great! Congratulations on the 25th anniversary and I'm so glad you'll be visiting Paris :D I hope you like it here and have fun in London, I love taking the Eurostar!

    Can't wait for you to come back and share your travels with us :) Have a great time!

    - the runaway

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  56. That sounds fantastic and so exciting, dear Carolyn! What a great way to celebrate your anniversary! Congratulations on being married for 25 years! I wish you lots of fun sightseeing, shopping and celebrating! The temperatures got warmer and the snow is gone, so at least the roads are clear and you don't have to concentrate on icy roads additionally to driving on the "wrong" side of the street. Enjoy your trip!!!
    Hugs to you,
    Julia

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  57. Happy 25th anniversary, Carolyn!! What a PERFECT gift your husband surprised you with! Don't worry about us... just have FUN!!
    Hugs,
    Jo :)

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  58. Hi Carolyn! Are you enjoying yourself? I hope so! What a lovely husband you have, take lost of pics to show us when you are back!
    Maureen xx

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  59. OH Carolyn what a wonderful gift and such a thoughtful husband. Congratulations on 25 years!! I'd love to be in the drawer. Maybe you'll find some old buttons from Paris ... hehe Can't wait to see photos..

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  60. Oh, how wonderful!!! I am so very excited and so very happy for you! I know you will LOVE London! And to think that you will be celebrating your 25th years of being together makes it even more special...You have a very special hubby :-)))

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  61. How wonderful!!! I can't wait to hear about your trip:)!

    Blessings,

    Kim

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  62. Oh MY1
    This is such a lovely and romantic gift!
    I am thinking of all of the beautiful memories you are gathering... not to mention your 25 years of marriage!

    ***Wishing you 25+ more***

    xo, Mary

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  63. H A P P Y
    A N I V E R S A R Y !!!
    To you and your Husband, Carolyn!!!!
    &
    BOn
    VoYaGe!
    Take LOTS of photos with that new camera of yours!

    xox
    Consatnce

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  64. Hope you're having fun fun fun! Can't wait to hear about your adventures when you're back!
    Monica xo

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  65. you lucky lucky girl. i am SO happy for you carolyn. have a beautiful and safe trip!

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  66. Congratulations Carolyn on your 25th wedding anniversary. How very sweet of your husband to whisk you away on holiday!! I wish you a lovely time and many more happy years to come. HUGS, Carol

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  67. Well Carolyn, of course you should not be posting or commenting while you are in Europe! :) Are you going to visit Provence? :)

    Congratulations by the way, on your anniversary! I wish you all the joys, and all of everything good! :)

    Take care, enjoy! :)

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  68. Hi Carolyn, Happy Anniversary and many more wonderful years ahead. I am so excited for you and your fabulous gift trip. Your hubby is a sweetheart. I know you are having an amazing time and I look forward to your pics and adventures when you return.
    Have lots of fun, stay safe and enjoy every minute of your dream trip.
    Love to you,
    Hugs from Texas, Celestina Marie

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  69. CAROLYNNNNNNNNN

    TESOROOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

    MI MANCHIIIIIIIIIIIII

    MI MANCHIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII...

    Non vedo l'ora che tu ritorni...ma al momento DIVERTITIIIIIIIIIIIIIII!!!

    UN BACIO GRANDISSSSSSSSSSIMO e GRAZIE di ESSERCI!!! ;o)

    Kisses and HUGS a LOT!

    Your friend from Italy! ;o) NI

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  70. WOW! Dearest Carolyn, I was a bit "off Bloggetonia" for a while, too - but not "en voyage", only... well, a bit stressed... and now I see what wonderful gift you've got - and I hope you had a great, great time! Warmest congrats on 25 years and come back healthy and lucky - fulfilled with wonderful experiences!!! Hugs & kisses, Traude

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  71. TESOROOOOOOOOOO

    CARA...sono NI dall'Italia!!

    TI ADOROOOOOOOOOOOO!!!

    Smacck my dearest freind...you're a very, very, very FRIEND!!!

    KISSES, KISSES, KISSES, KISSES...;o) NI

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  72. Dear Carolyn, how lovely to know you are having your 25th wedding aniversay, this is so great and I wish you both all the joy in the world for many, many years more together, and may you have a wonderful time over in England.
    much love my dear
    maria cecilia

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  73. Oh Carolyn what exciting news to find over here this morning. Wow is all I can think right now. lol
    Happy Anniversary and I sincerely wish you many many more years and lots more trips like this one.
    Love ya
    Maggie

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  74. What's interesting about this post is the selection of location shots in conjunction with the 25th anniversary message - ferris wheel, Eiffel Tower, back seat of funky classic car - a checklist? -all seems a bit saucy... sacre bleu!

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  75. Carolyn, thank you for taking the time for a stop in Venice before flying to London!
    Hope you have a wonderful time!
    xxx

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  76. have a lot of fun darling :) :) I'm so happy for you ^^

    http://onthemarry-go-round.blogspot.com/

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  77. Oh my goodness! How romantic, I am green with envy. Congratulations on such a milestone anniversary. Hope your trip was unforgettable.

    Can't wait to hear all about it.

    Hugs,
    Judy

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  78. Just stopping by to wish you a great weekend :)

    xoxo

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