(1) Across from the Louvre
As promised here is the first look of my Europe trip. I
gathered some shots from some
of my favorite Parisian moments and some of the
most famous landmarks. I have to say,
that I was completely in awe of the Arc
De Triomphe.
(2) Arc De Triomphe
It could be because we walked for over an hour to get to it (the
trickster appears nearby until you start walking and realize it’s actually
pretty darn far) or the fact that by the time we got to it the sun was setting
so the transition of the sky going from all shades of pink and orange was
breathtaking (although you can’t see it all that well in the picture).
(3) Pont des Arts - aka the lovers bridge (our locket has been added for good measure)
(4) One is never too old to admire and giggle about a carousel
(5) Starring in admiration
(6) The lovely Luxembourg Parc
(7) Notre Dame
I was equally taken aback with the stunning Notre Dame,
and
I was only too glad to pass by it all day long ,every day as
it was in close
proximity to our hotel.
(8 ) Our balcony view and getting ready for the Moulin Rouge (which
was equally amazing and highly recommend seeing it if in Paris)
(9) Louvre - the perfect antidote for a rainy day (expect to wait in line a while)
It was really hard trying to compress my Parisian adventures
in just a few photos. There is so much to see and do that I wouldn’t do its
justice but I think I narrowed it down to not too many, but enough to give you a sense of how spectacular Paris really
is (day and night). Not even constant showers and cold temperatures could
dampen my mood. Although I spend most of the day on my feet, sightseeing and
mesmerizing all the history and architecture, I did make time for some amazing
tea and dessert afternoons spent in Laduree ( my favorite spot of all time) and
chocolate croissants eating (which I’m now regretting… not really, it was that
good!).
I am certainly no export, but have learned and seen so much
and can’t wait to hopefully visit again in the future. You truly can never have
enough of Paris and can never see it all and I now understand why people keep
coming back throughout their life. It really is a magical place.
