Royal Wedding in Windsor

Are you one of the billions worldwide who witnessed the wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle on Saturday morning? I set my alarm clock for 4:00 a.m. (EDT) and happily climbed out of bed for the royal watcher's event of the year. The weather in the charming Berkshire town of Windsor was ideal for a beautiful spring wedding.

Floral Flashback

It's now the middle of May and I'm still waiting for the leaves to appear on the trees – not to mention the sighting of a flower or two. In the meantime, I've been looking back at some of the beautiful gardens and flowers I've seen during my travels in Europe. They're a reminder of more colourful days to come. I hope you enjoy them too!

"Z" is for ZZZ's

I've never had much luck catching some ZZZ's during a trans-Atlantic flight to Europe, and a night without sleep makes the effects of jet lag feel even worse. This roomy Business Class seat aboard a Swiss flight to Zurich (enroute to Nice) converted to a flat bed, the best way to arrive refreshed at my destination.

How to Catch some ZZZ's on a Flight to Zurich

Previous A to Z Posts:
"Z" is for Zone
"Z" is for Zucchini
"Z" is for Zodiac

"Y" is for Yummy

The French have earned a reputation for fine food and examples can be seen everywhere, from posh restaurants and village markets to shop window displays. The sweet treats in this patisserie window made me stop and say "yummy"!

Yummy French Pastries

Previous A to Z Posts:
"Y" is for Ye
"Y" is for Year
"Y" is for Yacht

"X" is for eXecutive Class

While planning my latest trip to France I decided to treat myself to flights in Executive Class – what a way to travel! On my return journey, meal service on the TAP Portugal flight from Lisbon to Toronto was superb, especially the hot Cream of Sweet Potato Soup and Smoked Halibut.

Meal Service in Executive Class

Previous A to Z Posts:

"X" is for Xerophyte
"X" is for X-Bones
"X" is for Aix-en-Provence

"W" is for Waterfall

The city of Nice has a man-made waterfall in a park atop Colline du Chateau, Castle Hill. The castle no longer exists but a lookout above the waterfall offers expansive views over the city and the Baie des Anges, Bay of Angels. You can get there by taking the stairs, an elevator or the tourist train.

Waterfall on Castle Hill, Nice

Previous A to Z Posts:
"W" is for White Tower
"W" is for Wishes
"W" is for Window