Paris! I LOVE Paris! Street people, smelly subway stations, and cars with boots on their tires, it was like we were home. I spent a few days in Paris as a teenager and was in love with it and couldn’t wait to take Andy. I am happy to report that he loves Paris just as much as I do.
We left Thursday night and took RyanAir to Beauvais France which is about an hour and half away from Paris. We then boarded a bus and were driven into the city. By this time it was 12:00 a.m. and we had to walk to our hotel. Andy did extensive research to find a hotel close to where the bus drops off and he found the perfect location. We checked in and went to bed.
Friday we walked about four steps from out hotel to an amazing bakery where Andy devoured some gooey chocolate pastry and I had a banana. (It sucks to try and eat healthy) Then we walked five minutes and were at the Arc di Triomphe. We took the appropriate pictures and then moved on. We took the Metro to the Louvre and wandered around for a few hours. It is so massive that you really could spend days there. But, being that we are not exactly into old art, a few hours was just fine for us. Then I did the unthinkable and made Andy walk all the way from the Louvre back to our hotel. You would think I was torturing him(water boarding and that whole bit). He complained the entire way and kept telling me how many km we had to go. We finally made it back to the hotel and took a nap. We ate dinner at a wonderful Lebanese restaurant and called it a day. {Edit by Andy: Sarah complained the rest of the trip about how bad her feet hurt.}
Saturday we spent shopping and walking and eating. Saturday night after a Mexican food delight of Enchiladas we headed to the Eiffel Tower. It was beautiful at night and we went all the way to the top. It is truly am amazing structure.
Sunday we walked, ate, and headed home. It was the perfect vacation and we can’t wait to go back.
The Mona Lisa
Me in front of the Mona Lisa
Only the largest Louis Vuitton store ever!
Andy with the Eiffel Tower in the background and Andy at the top of the Eiffel Tower
Look, it’s just like Chicago!
Our last afternoon, and we couldn’t leave without having a baguette
February 13, 2008 at 7:20 am |
I gave Andy crap for eating Mexican and Lebanese in Paris,but he admitted you had delicious French bistro food on Sunday and other yummy snacks. Definition of vacation= forget about eating healthy-enjoy! Did you buy anything other than food? Sarah….. Andrew…..??? Now I want to go.
February 13, 2008 at 9:17 pm |
Mom snatched my comments exactly…where is the FRENCH restaurant??
Although snails and goose liver are way overrated anyway… better off to stick with the falafel and tacos!
Louis Vuitton…I hear they are selling it at Target now!
Did you see the cobblestones on the Champs in front of the Arch??…I biked on those bad boys!!
February 16, 2008 at 9:21 am |
Paris—the most beautiful city—-Sam and I were there for a weekend when we had London our home base for a few weeks—-we stayed at the Prince DeGaulle Hotel–next to the George V—–it had just been remodeled and opened after one year—Sam had a travel agent’s rate—it was bliss—-for pennies—–you do know that Sam is a partner is a travel agency—-
We are leaving for a seven day cruise from San Diego today—taking a break from the California sun for the Mexican sun—-Cabo, Mazatlan, Puerto Vallarta…..
The next time you are in Paris look for Chez Flo—-wonderful!
February 19, 2008 at 3:39 am |
Looks like I am a bit tardy with my response. But better late thatn never (wink!)
Glad you had fun in Paris. Andrew and I both love that city. So much to do. And French cuisine is amazing!! Next time I can recommend some menu items that you guys can try there.
See you soon.
February 19, 2008 at 8:38 pm |
We just love Paris!!! And not just because that’s where Mark proposed.
We talk about going back all the time — so glad to hear you both had a wonderful time there. But, I will admit that I also wore uncomfortable shoes and then hiked all over the city. From now on, I’m not allowed to travel with a suitcase full of heels.
Glad to hear you are both doing well!