May 2006 London-Paris with my parents

I visited Europe for the first time in my life in May-June 2006.  I traveled to London and Paris between May 7 and June 3, 2006 with my parents.  I had been planning this trip since Dec 2005.

We met up in London, I came from New Jersey, USA and my parents from Bombay, India.  We lived in London for 12 days, went to Paris for 10 days and returned to London for another 6 days.

The weather was surprisingly good, in spite of all I had heard about UK and its rains.  It did rain a little on most days, but it did not disrupt anything we were doing.  Just duck into a shop or restaurant when it begins and when you come out, the rain is gone and the sun is shining.  I guess after the deluge I was used to in Bombay, London rains were a breeze!

In May, we needed jackets and sweaters both in London and Paris.  Not exactly tshirt and shorts weather yet.  A little chilly at night.  Most local people were still dressed in their winter clothing.

In all, it was a great trip, very rich in experiences.  Both London and Paris have beautiful architecture in the city and many historical monuments in and around them.  I love museums and had my fill of them on this trip.  We took buses, taxis, trains, boats, subway, walked, had a simply wonderful time!