Andrew was fortunate to accompany Rachel to the summer Olympic Games in Paris.
Watch the video to experience the roar of a swim event victory.
Katie Ledecky accepts one of her many gold medals.
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.
'Le Pouce,' The Giant Thumb Sculpture was built in 1965 by sculptor César Baldaccini.
Fancy entrance to somewhere.
Hey Rachel, I'm back here!
Exploring Paris, France.
Katie wins again!
Katie accepting another gold medal.
Andrew witnessed a record breaking performance.
Exploring Paris at night.
The start of their 4-hour private guided tour of the Louvre.
NOTHING like being treated like a VIP!
The Louvre, or Musée du Louvre is one of the world's largest museums and covers a total area of 652,300 square feet.
Which door can we use to enter?
the building is impressive, but it's contents are priceless.
She is a beauty.
Let's take a look inside.
Here's the entrance we all know.
Sure was a beautiful day.
Yes, let's go take a look!
It's a MUST see when visiting Paris.
Someone needed to tickle her.
Can't imaging playing with my son and his lamb on the edge of a cliff.
What do you think the painting is worth in a display like that?
Where do you think he's planning to stab him?
Who is she? She doesn't appear to be dressed like royalty.
Jesus appears indifferent to what he knows will happen.
TOUGH to get a photo this close, usually TONS of people ahead of you.
You definitely need to look EVERYWHERE to take it all in.
Appears to be a VERY rough journey.
Time to start praying.
The headless sculpture of......
Getting some help from those above.
Nice work.
Is this art or a message?
Jump in, there's no line!
The tower serves as a fabulous landmark while touring.
High-end leather and handbags.
Probably fortunate this place was closed!
Big brass monument to someone.
Experiencing the hustle and bustle of Paris.
La Madeleine is a Catholic parish church on Place de la Madeleine in the 8th arrondissement of Paris.
Andrew leads the way on an adventure.
Click to watch Simone Biles complete her vault.
Enjoying victory for the American gymnasts.
Accommodations or club?
Off to enjoy some tennis matches.
Enjoying a doubles match.
Do you think they won or lost?
Back in the saddle for those two.
Celebrating a swimming victory with the audience.
Looks like a VERY nice place to enjoy a meal.
Off to explore the city of Paris with a tour group.
I like the photo w/ the Seine and blocking part of the tower.
A look at the tower from below, did you go up?
Looks like they toured the city from the river.
The Arc de Triomphe symbolizes French patriotism, serving as a reminder of their military victories and those who fought and died for France.
The Arc de Triomphe is an iconic symbol of French national identity and took 30 years to build.
The torch for the eternal flame was designed by Henri Favier and a wrought iron craftsman by the name of Edgar Brandt was selected to make it.
Do they appear to be winning?
Click to watch some of the soccer match.
PLENTY of boats to take a tour.
They both appear to have it going on.
Notre-Dame de Reims, known in English as Reims Cathedral, is a Roman Catholic cathedral in the French city of the same name, the archiepiscopal see of the Archdiocese of Reims.
The cathedral was dedicated to the Virgin Mary and was the traditional location for the coronation of the kings of France.
Welcome to the Versailles Palace.
Andrew and company enjoyed a 5 hour private tour of the Palace and gardens.
VERY impressive, hard to imagine living in a place like this.
All kinds of beautiful things here.
How do you get perspective while painting something like this?
How tall were the French Royals?
Sure looks like a GREAT life.
Maybe they needed room for all the ornamental staffs.
Nice room Diane.
Do you think they really loved this art or collected it?
Not much help to those below.
Asking to be spared or showing their humility?
I think they're seeking to be spared.
Would take some time to take this all in.
No crown, but looks VERY royal.
No wonder they blocked the fireplace!
How do they light the candles?
What a place!
Appears the view is within the room.
Been there a VERY long time!
Likely took longer to dress her mount.
Glimpse of what's to come when touring outside.
Think this is a portrait of the room resident?
What do you think all the stools are for?
Who's that in the B&W image looking over them?
Listening to the guide or eavesdropping on another group?
Not much to ruin above by using this fireplace.
Guess Dad was too busy ruling the Country to pose for the painting.
Are those electric bulbs in the chandelier?
Everyone seems to think he went right.
Time to explore the grounds.
I'm not thinking they did a lot of walking in this garden, what do you think?
Guess they could always stroll the fountain.
Rear view of the Palace.
Another view of the backside.
GIGANTIC place, how'd you fill a place like this?
The Palace of Versailles 721,206 square feet, or 67,000 square meters, and is part of a 2,014-acre domain.
Think there are golf balls in this one?
A cooling moment while touring the grounds.
Think this is some type of amphitheater?
Looks like they have the right idea!
Off to explore another area.
Looks like a grand place to have a meal outside.
What do you think is out that exit?
A LONG walk back to the bus!
Click to watch the swimming light show.
No trip to trip would be complete without the little mollusks.
The defensive line for someone's place of interest.
Nice garden sculpture.
The tower sharing glory with the games.
Appears Andrew did go up into the tower.
Good picture to view the scale of the tower.
GREAT venue for beach volleyball.
Beautiful day to play in the sand.
Taking the shortcut to the next venue.
Can we get dropped off here, please?
Nice week in Paris, enjoying sights, sports and experiences w/ Rachel and family.
Thank you Paris for being a wonderful Olympic host.