Christmas in Paris

I spent the last few weeks making this really cute video about mine and Scott's trip to Paris. But, after many unsuccessful attempts, I have not been able to convert it from its project file to a movie file. I have my theories why it didn't work...probably something to do with some very liberally downloaded music.

Oh well, I'll try again later. But I do have some great pictures and video clips. Enjoy!

We started Christmas Day with an early morning Skype chat to our families and then, breakfast!

Here's a view from our Hotel.

Then we went for a long walk. It was a lovely Christmas Day.

Notre Dame de Paris Cathedral.

Hi Santa!

On to the Champs Elysee.

 End of our Christmas Day and my interview with Scott.

 Day 2 - The Paris Catacombs and then the Eiffel Tower.

Le Louvre!

And then we were off to London...stay tuned!

Winter in Newcastle

There was quite a bit of snow in Newcastle this winter. Not 'a lot' like Ottawa, but a fair bit. Apparently snow at this time of year is very unusual. Here are some pictures of the first snowfall as seen from my bedroom window.

I put some seeds out for this little guy.

Luckily there were Christmas markets with hot mulled wine to enjoy and take the chill off. Scott and I stopped there on the way to the bridge with Kadda, Santiago and Hernan.

On another day, Bee and I walked up the stairs of the Baltic, an art gallery, on a bright sunny day to admire the view.

 

Before the end of classes, our program had a Christmas party (co-organized by yours truly). :) In the picture from left to right are: Maria, Abbey, Lena and me. We're all doing the public relations program. 

This is the present I sent home to my family. His name is Sir Owen (after Micheal Owen) and he was sent bearing hugs. He was fun to make too!