I’ve always loved taking vacations. One of the most fun vacations I’ve had was last year in July, when we took a trip to Europe to see some of my mom’s relatives. We’ve gone there every three years for ten years now, and it’s always a lot of fun to go and see new places as well as visit well-known landmarks and sights. This past year, we spent three weeks in Great Britain and France, both on our own and with family.
The first place we stopped was Great Britain. When we flew into London Heathrow Airport, we
I. Intro
a. I love vacations
b. Family -> Europe every 3 yrs to see mom’s family
c. Lots of fun – see new things
II. Great Britain – on our own
a. London airport and underground
b. City, hotel, walking around, general experience
c. Sights we saw – play, Tower of London, Big Ben/London Eye, Trafalgar, Piccadilly – all thru the underground
III. Great Britain – with Kristha and Jeremy
a. Small house, big living – British lifestyle
b. British culture – “V for Victory”
c. Atmosphere of Britain/politics? Surveillance, etc.?
IV. France
a. Rental house in a small town
b. My mom’s crazy family – Villanueva culture
c. Visiting Normandy – staying near Omaha Beach
d. Other landmarks – house of Hugo, Notre Dame, Centre Georges Pompidou
V. Conclusion
a. Fun vacation
b. A month is too long
c. Nice to see my family