Gaynors on the Go

06/12/2019

800 umbrellas (parapluies) float overhead in the Le Village Royal in Paris. Patricia Cunha's Umbrella Sky Project has been in 25 locations around the world. The umbrellas are to "Bring color and joy" to the area and those visiting.

06/11/2019

Sacre-Coeur or The Basilica of the Sacred Heart in Paris, opened in the early 1900's. One of the best places to see all of Paris - especially at night. With it party like atmosphere (live music, food and drinks)it is a must visit on your trip to Paris!

06/12/2018

Scenes around Dachau Concentration Camp:

We read a story while visiting the camp about "games" some of the guards would play.

Around the camp is a ditch that is forbidden for any of the prisoners to go near. If prisoners went near the ditch, that is around the surrounding outside wall of the camp, they were immediately shot.

At times the guards would grab the hat off prisoners and throw it in the ditch and then tell the prisoners to go get their hat. The prisoners, of course, would not want to go retrieve their hat for they knew they would be shot. However, if the prisoners did not go retrieve their hat the guards would beat them until they went after their hats. While trying to pick up their hat the prisoners would be shot and killed. Their deaths would be chalked up to a prisoner trying to escape.

**i @ Dachau Concentration Camp

06/09/2018

Many emotions for us as we spent hours touring the N**i Concentration Camp Dachau.

The inscription on the gate falsely reads "Work brings freedom".

Dachau was built to hold 6000 individuals, however had over 30,000.

41,500 prisoners died here.

**i #

06/01/2018

View of the National Museum in Wenceslas Square.

The Square was commissioned by King Charles IV in the Middle Ages as a public placed to be used for markets.

It has been the site of historical events including the 1918 declaration of independence and the Velvet Revolution in 1989 when Communist rule was coming to an end.

05/30/2018

Locks in Lovers bridge, The Lennon Wall filled with John Lennon inspired graffiti and Stairs in the House of the Black Mother of God.
@ Prague, Czech Republic

05/26/2018

View of Prague from atop the Powder Tower.

The Powder Tower is one of the orginal city gates.

05/23/2018

St Vitus Cathedral in Prague.

The Catherdral, which is in the Prague Castle complex, is from the 12th century, whereas the Castle was founded around 880. The Castle is the largest, area wise, in the world. It has seven courtyards and a number of buildings that cover 18 acres.

02/02/2018

Day 5: The Big Island!

Our last day in Hawaii:

- Liliuokalani Gardens: Edo-style Japanese gardens built in 1917-1919.

- Living Stone Church: Site has been used for decades, current structure built in 1855.

- Kekaha Kai State Park beach: Ended our trip with an amazing sunset on our favorite beach!

02/01/2018

Day 4: The Big Island of Hawaii Tim Gaynor and Ginger Drewry Gaynor
Took a helicopter ride over the island (will post video) and went to Volcano National Park.

01/30/2018

Day 3: The Big Island with Ginger Drewry Gaynor and Tim Gaynor

After two days of 10+ hours on the go, today was our relax day. Saw a few sights, laid out and caught some sun by the ocean and took a nap.

01/29/2018

01/28/2018

Day 1: Hawaii

We have hit the Big Island of Hawaii....hope you enjoy the scenery!

12/07/2017

Day 9 - Iceland, Paris, Brussels and Amsterdam:

Visted Villers Abbey, an ancient Cistercian abbey located in the town of Villers-la-Ville, Belgium. Founded in 1146, the abbey was abandoned in 1796, but today you can visit and learn about its 600 year history. AMAZING!!

http://www.villers.be/en

12/07/2017

Day 8 - Iceland, Paris, France, Brussels, Belgium and Amsterdam.

We spent the day in Amsterdam: Canals, Everything Cannabis, Museum Our Lord in the Attic (The Catholic Church was built on the top three floors of the canal house during the 1660s. It is an important example of a "schuilkerk", or "clandestine church" in which Catholics and other religious dissenters from the seventeenth century Dutch Reformed Church, unable to worship in public, held services), Anne Franks house, and of course bikes, bikes and more bikes.

12/05/2017

Day 7 - Iceland, Paris, France, Brussels, Belgium and Amsterdam, Netherlands:

Took a road, train, trip to Brugge, Belgium - hopefully our pictures portray how beautiful of a city it is - if not, look up any Thomas Kinkade painting and imagine us in it, that is Brugge!

12/04/2017

Day 6 - Iceland, Paris, France, Brussels, Belgium and Amsterdam, Netherlands.

Travel day, train from Paris to Brussels, a short hour and half ride.

Visited The Cathedral of St. Michael and St. Gudula from early 16th century.

From there visited the iconic urinating fountains - Jeanneke P*s, is the female version which was intended to form a counterpoint to the city's Manneken P*s, male version.

Our AirBnb is one block away from the famous Grand Palace square. Parts of the square, voted one of the most beautiful in Europe, date back to the 11th century. This time of year the square is especially amazing with the Christmas decorations, lights and music show.

Of course, we ate some of the local specialties, waffles and fries! Tim Gaynor

12/03/2017

Day 4 - Iceland, Paris, Brussels and Amsterdam:

Food Poisoning - for consideration to our followers there will be no photos. You're welcome!!

Day 5: Iceland, Paris, Brussels and Amsterdam.

Palais Garnier, Place Vendôme, Musée du Louvre, Palais-Royal, Sacré-Coeur, Montmartre, Moulin Rouge, holiday windows at Printemps Haussmann and Galeries Lafayette.

12/01/2017

Day 3 - Iceland, Paris, Brussels and Amsterdam:

Our lineup up today:

- Hotel de Ville, The Hôtel de Ville is the building housing the city's local administration, it has been the headquarters of the municipality of Paris since 1357.
- Notre Dame, Catholic cathedral whose construction was stsrted in 1163. Go before 9 a.m. to avoid all the tour bus folks.
- Eiffel Tower, we went to the top, 92 stories high, to watch the sunset.
- Arc de Triomphe, one of the most famous monuments in Paris, honours those who fought and died for France in the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars, with the names of all French victories and generals inscribed on its inner and outer surfaces.
- Champs de Elysee, It is known for its theatres, cafés, and luxury shops.
- Ponte se Arts bridge, The Pont des Arts or Passerelle des Arts is a pedestrian bridge in Paris which crosses the River Seine. It links the Institut de France and the central square of the Palais du Louvre

11/30/2017

Day 2: Iceland, Paris, Brussels and Amsterdam.

Travel day - Flew from Reykjavik to Brussels Airport then jumped on a train to Paris, France - got in late but still had time to go see the Eiffel Tower, Paris, in the snow!!

11/29/2017

DAY 1 - Iceland, Paris, Brussels, Amsterdam:

Tip Of The Day: Use Icelandair when flying to Europe to take advantage of a layover in Reykjavík, Iceland for no additional charge.

We landed just after 7 a.m., grabbed some coffee then headed to the Blue Lagoon via Reykjavik Excursions. The Blue Lagoon is about 20 minutes from the airport. This time of year the sunrises about 10:30 a.m. so we had the incredible experience of watching the sun come up while in the lagoon.

Due to heavy clouds our Northern Lights tour was canceled.

We spent the remainig part of the day resting and walking around town.

11/28/2017

Next stop Reykjavik!

11/28/2017

Headed out today - follow us here or on Instagram and Twitter.

Iceland, Paris, Brussels and Amsterdam!

11/20/2017

Sometimes we need a new beginning..... Colorado sunrise

11/19/2017

NEW ADVENTURE: We are headed to Brussels, Paris and Amsterdam - stay tune for photos and travel blogs from each city!

09/25/2017

We spent the weekend in Aspen and Snowmass Colorado to check out the changing of the leaves. The yellow, orange, red and light green colors of the Aspen leaves this time of year are something to behold.

09/23/2017

Our view this weekend! tomorrow morning - stay tuned!!

07/30/2017

Enjoyed a short trip to San Francisco and saw the iconic Golden Gate bridge.

07/06/2017

"A table for two please."