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Sep 30, 2009 - Montmartre

I wish I could say our drive to Paris was uneventful, but that’s not completely true. ... Coming into Paris, we stopped to plug our hotel address into the GPS. ... I found a nearby underground to stash the bike for the duration of our time in Paris. ... Being such a loyal and long time Grand Marnier drinker, Barbie actually tried to book a tour of the Grand Marnier factory, just an hour south of Paris, but they said no English tours for the next 3 months! What a drag. ... Barbie & I had been to Paris the year before, so had seen most of the sights, but did not make it to Montmartre. ...

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Sep 29, 2009 - Back in DC alas!

We forgot about computers! Actually, it's very difficult to find a cyper cafe in France these days. My week of cooking with Walter and Patricia Wells (author of Food Lover's Guide to Paris and 10 other french cookbooks) was magical. ... Walter was managing editor of the International Herald Tribune in Paris for 30 years. ... Both Patricia and Walter treat their "students" as a bunch of visiting friends so you leave sure they are your NBF's.We forgot about computers! Actually, it's very difficult to find a cyper cafe in France these days. My week of cooking with Walter and Patricia Wells (author of Food Lover's Guide to Paris and 10 other french cookbooks) was magical. ... Walter was managing editor of the International Herald Tribune in Paris for 30 years. ... Both Patricia and Walter treat their "students" as a bunch of visiting friends so you leave sure they are your NBF's....

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Sep 25, 2009 - Paris Hotels,Your love

You are accessible to plan a cruise of a lifetime to Paris. ... As anon as you apperceive you will be traveling to Paris you should accomplish auberge reservations. ... This is abnormally accurate if you will be traveling after in spring, or during the summer or abatement because these are actual active times in Paris. ... When you arrive in Paris and get to your Jump to full entry

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Sep 25, 2009 - The Perfect Morocco Holiday

Are you planning a Morocco holiday? There are abounding abundant things to see and do and Marrakech Riad can be your dream destination if you wish to see all that abundant Morocco has to offer.Are you planning a Morocco holiday? There are abounding abundant things to see and do and Marrakech Riad can be your dream destination if you wish to see all that abundant Morocco has to offer....

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Sep 24, 2009 - Paris

Well. We leave Paris in a matter of hours and must say i enjoyed the city less than I thought I would. ... Don't get me wrong it is a great city BUT just not for me.Well. We leave Paris in a matter of hours and must say i enjoyed the city less than I thought I would. ... Don't get me wrong it is a great city BUT just not for me....

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Sep 21, 2009 - Paris

Got the metro into the Opera. Very full house - excellent show! Very weary we got back to the hotel at 2am - next was to pack as we leave Paris the next day and some shut eye at 4am. ...

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Sep 20, 2009 - Paris

Early start - McDonalds for breakfast today then the Metro to the Louvre. Wander around the Tuileries - sat on the chairs around the water (much like the Parisians do). ... Strolled down the Champs Elysees (like the Parisians) - stopped for a bite to eat. ... Metro back and strolled around Notre Dame, over the bridges and back to our hotel.Early start - McDonalds for breakfast today then the Metro to the Louvre. Wander around the Tuileries - sat on the chairs around the water (much like the Parisians do). ... Strolled down the Champs Elysees (like the Parisians) - stopped for a bite to eat. ... Metro back and strolled around Notre Dame, over the bridges and back to our hotel....

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Sep 20, 2009 - Vincennes Braderie

This Sunday, September 20th, 2009 I was surprised by a sidewalk sale on my way to the grocery store! Along rue Paris (a very long street) many stands with stuff for sell. ... I researched online and their is an organisation that sets up tables over September to December across different regions in Paris. ... Its really interesting and I wondered how they did their version of 'garage sale' in Paris since many dont ...

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Sep 19, 2009 - Paris - Anika leaves - riots - Linda arrives

Early morning and time for Anika to head back home to Germany for both her Mums and her birthday. Linda arrived mid afernoon - the long way around by taxi, followed by a walk (what a great intro to Paris). ... What a welcome to Paris for Linda!!! Jump to full entry

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Sep 19, 2009 - Petanque, Monet and Texans

Apparently Paris is the most visited place on the planet. ... The reality is though that sites and monuments are not alone in what makes Paris so truly attractive. ... Paris is rich in both aspects and possibly without equal even amongst the great cities of the world. ... In many ways Paris remains what Paris has always been; a living, restless, exuberant and stunning being that brings both joy and melancholy, but never boredom. ... Our last night in Paris – it goes so quick- and we are, most unsurprisingly, seated in a restaurant. ...

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Sep 18, 2009 - Paris and Normandy

We had our first long travel break this past week! I spend the first 5 days of the break in Paris! Paris has always been one of my favorite places in the world, so I was very excited to go back! I left with a group of 5 other people on Thursday night! We took the overnight train out of Milan and arrived in Paris on Friday morning. ... The overnight train was not the best way to sleep, but I did get a little sleep and it was very convenient way of traveling to Paris. ... Once in Paris we found our hostel, which was outside of the city- in a not so nice part of town like it was not bad or dangerous (at least I do not think it was) but it definitely was not as nice as downtown Paris. ... The first time I was in Paris I did not get to see the inside of the cathedral, so it was exciting to get to see the beautiful stain glass and church this time! While we were at Notre Dame a few girls and I wondered down the side street and got some tea, coffee, and desert! We ordered a crêpe, which had homemade ice cream, fresh raspberries, and chocolate sauce on it; it was probably one of the best things I ate the entire trip! After we had crepes I was walking back by Notre Dame to meet the rest of the group and I ran into Sarah and Amanda, who are two girls who are in my fraternity back at Tech. ... The Tower was stunning all lit up and when we went up on the tower later I really understood why they call Paris the city of lights! It was gorgeous and one of my favorite things I have done since I have been in Europe. ...

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Sep 18, 2009 - Paris - exploring with Anika

Started the day with breakfast at the local cafe before off for a day of exploring. On to the interesting Pompidou Centre where from the top floor we got some amazing views over Paris. ... The Pompidou has some very quirky statues and mobiles.Started the day with breakfast at the local cafe before off for a day of exploring. On to the interesting Pompidou Centre where from the top floor we got some amazing views over Paris. ... The Pompidou has some very quirky statues and mobiles....

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