Jack Renouf's Entourage

How do you summarize a two week trip to Europe in one blog? We started in Rome and from there went to Venice, Lucerne, Paris, London, and ended up in the Isle of Guernsey. Each country is a favorite. The cities are amazing as their antiquity blends with the present. We were Jack's entourage as he made it possible for all his children and their spouses to make this trip. It was a such memorable experience and a once in a lifetime opportunity to spend time with all the family- a million thanks to them!

This is the infamous Trevi Fountain that really does have magical powers. You throw three coins over your sholder and you are granted three wishes. All three of mine so far have come true. The first one is that you will return to Rome, the second is that you will have a good marriage and the third is whatever you want. We had no idea that we would be returning to Rome so soon. Shortly after leaving for Venice we realized we had left our passports back in Rome. The first thing Jackson said as we were getting on the train to go back was, "Stupid Trevi Fountain!"

This was the branch that we went to when we landed in Guernsey. They were the nicest, most gracious people. Alex is a friend of Jackson's parents through the Nauvoo Pageant who comes from Guernsey. She introduced us to her family and the local branch.
This was also the first place that I had someone come up and ask me, "Are those real?" After an akward second, it turns out she was talking about my teeth. Thanks mom and dad for braces!



Our trip ended with a surprise invitation for an interview with the BBC radio station. It seems like the big traveling group trying to track down their ancenstry didn't go unnoticed in Guernsey. It was pretty exciting!

Again I want to thank Jack and Barbara for their graciousness and generosity. This was a rare chance for all of us and we are happy that we got to be a part of it. It will always be regarded as one of the highlights of our lives.