Sep 17, 2009 - Tours - Chartres - Paris

We drove to Orleans for a short stop to see the statue of Joan of Arc. Paris - as we drove back in we went through the tunnel wher Princess Diana had her accident - eerie! On to the Louvre to drop people off & then Simeon got me a taxi and I was off to meet Anika at our hotel. ... We spent a wonderful late afternoon & evening exploring Montmartre and the Sacre Coure by metro.We drove to Orleans for a short stop to see the statue of Joan of Arc. Paris - as we drove back in we went through the tunnel wher Princess Diana had her accident - eerie! On to the Louvre to drop people off & then Simeon got me a taxi and I was off to meet Anika at our hotel. ... We spent a wonderful late afternoon & evening exploring Montmartre and the Sacre Coure by metro....

Sep 16, 2009 - Le Page

It just so happened that it was our wedding anniversary. When we go to Paris, we catch up with these mates. ... The views are equally spectacular and of le Tout Paris – that means all of Paris in the lingua franca and I put it in to sound sophisticated. ... We arrived late, having miscounted the metro stops because one was closed, but this had little bearing on us finally departing at near 2 am in the morning.It just so happened that it was our wedding anniversary. When we go to Paris, we catch up with these mates. ... The views are equally spectacular and of le Tout Paris – that means all of Paris in the lingua franca and I put it in to sound sophisticated. ... We arrived late, having miscounted the metro stops because one was closed, but this had little bearing on us finally departing at near 2 am in the morning....

Sep 14, 2009 - Ah! Paree

You hop on a modern plush train in the middle of London, have it transport you at high speed out over the English county of Kent, then it plunges into the earth, speeds under the English Channel and rediscovers the sunlight, after less than 20 minutes in Troll territory, to head straight for the centre of Paris, arriving a mere 2 hrs 20 minutes after departing. ... I was excited about going to Paris again. ... The Eurostar slowed its way through the spaghetti like railways of inner Paris lined with walls of prolific, mostly ugly, forgettable graffiti and into the Gare du Nord. ... It is very difficult to get lost in Paris providing you know where you want to go. ... Although a little too eclectic with its large turquoise framed bathroom mirror encircled by colourful plastic vines and unnecessary pot plants vying for much needed space, the studio is all one needs (nearly) for a stay of a week or few in Paris. ...

Sep 12, 2009 - Europe - tick

WOW I thought switzerland was just a bump in my road to Paris but it was sooo beautiful and really peacful. ... After Switzerland and 68Euro worth of chocolate, we headed to Paris. ... Let me tell you Paris did not disappoint, apart from the flea bites I got. ... I hate smoked fish anywghere outside of paris hahahahaha. ...

Sep 12, 2009 - Paris

Morning and we were off on a sightseeing tour with a local guide - Notre Dame Cathedral, LaSorbonne, Arc de Triomphe, Opera, Madeleine, Eiffel Tower, Louvre, Invalides & Champs Elysees.Morning and we were off on a sightseeing tour with a local guide - Notre Dame Cathedral, LaSorbonne, Arc de Triomphe, Opera, Madeleine, Eiffel Tower, Louvre, Invalides & Champs Elysees....

Sep 11, 2009 - Dubai to Paris

Then off to Paris- another 7. ... 30pm - arrived at Paris - by the time I got through immigration the transfer was gone so into a taxi to the hptel (Cosmos reimbured me). ... Hotel - Qual;ity Paris Orleans - good room, had one to myself - French doors and tiny balcony onto the street. ...

Sep 9, 2009 - Paris, France

Today is the start of our 2 day Paris trip. ... Once in Paris it was onto a tour bus for a narrated tour of Paris. ... We stopped and went up the Eiffel tower, (yes folks I actually went up, although Anne had to take the pics while I held onto the hand rail…LOL), a river Seine tour, a Louvre museum tour, and finally free time downtown at and around the opera house.Today is the start of our 2 day Paris trip. ... Once in Paris it was onto a tour bus for a narrated tour of Paris. ... We stopped and went up the Eiffel tower, (yes folks I actually went up, although Anne had to take the pics while I held onto the hand rail…LOL), a river Seine tour, a Louvre museum tour, and finally free time downtown at and around the opera house....

Sep 8, 2009 - The 4 day weekend

I debated going away for my long weekend but it was too last minute. I havent seen it but I want to see it now! Sunday was my last free museum day so I went to my favourite musees! I woke up early to get in at George Pompidou and take some panoramic photos of Paris. ... The GP temporary exhibit was the first ever all women's artwork showcased.I debated going away for my long weekend but it was too last minute. I havent seen it but I want to see it now! Sunday was my last free museum day so I went to my favourite musees! I woke up early to get in at George Pompidou and take some panoramic photos of Paris. ... The GP temporary exhibit was the first ever all women's artwork showcased....

Sep 7, 2009 - Cops & High Fashion

That's Paris, in 5 words or less. ... Paris: too much to see, too little time. ... Despite the copious amounts of nudity and pda in the streets, Paris, to me, has taken on the tone of a certain sense of formality. ...

Aug 31, 2009 - We love Paris!

Hi all, We have really enjoyed our stay in Paris. ... Our friends who we stayed with made our visit amazing!! We have succeeded in: -eating TONS of food (lots of French food) -probably gained some weight from eating so much -drank a bottle of wine on the steps in front of the Sacre Couer at night -took a nap in the sun on the Seine River -had mid-day snacks with good wine, cheese, french baguette, ham, and olives -went to the Louvre and saw The Mona Lisa -stayed out drinking with friends until 3am -chase smoked a cigar down by the river while the sun set -watched the Eiffle Tower's last twinkle of the night at 1am -listened to the bells of Notre Dame -had the best ice cream in France on the island of St.Hi all, We have really enjoyed our stay in Paris. ... Our friends who we stayed with made our visit amazing!! We have succeeded in: -eating TONS of food (lots of French food) -probably gained some weight from eating so much -drank a bottle of wine on the steps in front of the Sacre Couer at night -took a nap in the sun on the Seine River -had mid-day snacks with good wine, cheese, french baguette, ham, and olives -went to the Louvre and saw The Mona Lisa -stayed out drinking with friends until 3am -chase smoked a cigar down by the river while the sun set -watched the Eiffle Tower's last twinkle of the night at 1am -listened to the bells of Notre Dame -had the best ice cream in France on the island of St....

Aug 28, 2009 - The city of Bread...

Sorry we didnt get to write but it was either we ate food or we used the internet since Paris is extremely expensive. ... hola ke tal como estan? bueno pues antes ke nada Paris es una ciudad hermosa limpia y super pero super CARA. ... Todo Paris esta bonito pero cuando uno anda corto de dinero mas bien porke estan las cosas casi el triple del costo ke en casa pues les dire ke no se aprecian tanto las cosas. ... We got to Paris and it was beautiful but expensive. ...

Aug 27, 2009 - Return Date

27th (by way of Air Transat Paris to Montreal then Greyhound to Ottawa)! I have about a month left in Paris. ... We've exchanged emails and addresses to keep in touch if I visit Paris again. ... Lack of a computer/laptop in Paris really isnt fun. ...