At the bike rental shop. Last year in Germany, Mattias the bike shop owner personally did all the adjustments. Different story in France -- this was strictly a DIY operation and some fairly crappy bikes. Mattias definitely not on duty. (For example, Amy's bike had its front wheel on backwards and was unclipped she discovered within the first 3 min if riding.) Robin, Eric, and Brent are three hardworking McGiver guys. We had a momentary crisis when we realize...

We are enjoying our train ride from Paris to Orleans. Little did we know that I had left my credit card in a cafe in Gare Austerlitz back in Paris. Bye bye card! Fortunately, I realized it quickly when I bought food in Orleans. Dear Robin did not say a single cross word about it (got to love that guy.). Jane figured out how to call the bank because I could figure it out. And, after 20 years of our paying annual fees, the bank graciously agreed to mail a new ...

JAne and Dylan working on the France history quiz for kids on the train to Orleans. This is the greatest parenting moment ever for julie and Val. Kids eagerly completing a history quiz. OMG!!!!!