26, November 2011
Timhotel, Clichy, Paris, France
2nd day in France (first full day)
Sleep I thought, at this point will make or break me. My body has no idea of the time but knows that after a few hours without the sun, it ill soon fall into a sub-coma-tic state and I'll beg for a bed. However, the adrenalin, the excitement and just being away meant that sleep will be an a flyer thought.
Breakfast downstairs saves euros. However, somehow I that it would cost me the cafe creme at a bistro in france experience. Sometimes, convenience becomes inconvenient.
We hopped on our bus for our morning in Paris overview. This is pre-emotive to our hike out to Versailles. On the bus, Michel provided a mix of historical and "today" information. It is b the way, Paris. A very sheik and modern world nestled on a plush bed of history. We drove by the arc du triomph again, drove b the Ritz (noted as the place where princess dianna stayed before she died). We also were shown the riverside attractions -Sein, Alexander bridge, place de la concorde,musee d orsay,the louvre, grand palais,the petit palace and notre dame. To be able to see a general overview of the city is suggested. I would be easier to figure our logistics and itinerary after.
After a brief stop by the Eiffel, we then drove outside of Paris to the palace of Versailles. I will not provide the history of this since this is something that is available somewhere else.
Versailles. Pomp and extravagance. This place is beyond words. It really is. It rivals any modern architecture and logical thinking. I can't fathom how someone can think of a place like this and actually do it.
We had fun at Versailles. It was an introduction to the fact that wee will wear out our feet for the next few days. We also had time to go downtown to grab a bite to eat and see the local market and locals in action or interaction.
We went back to the hotel to regroup and re-arm. That evening, we went back to the Eiffel and took the Sein river boat tour. There wasn't that much that we haven't seen but from the river it was different. We saw the Parisians walk along the walls on the Sein, they were sitting, kissing, talking and drinking.
From the river tour, even though we knew we were all hungry and tired-we went up the montparnasse tower to see a different view of Paris. We then all enjoyed a nice dinner at this restaurant called the hippo.
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Timhotel, Clichy, Paris, France
2nd day in France (first full day)
Sleep I thought, at this point will make or break me. My body has no idea of the time but knows that after a few hours without the sun, it ill soon fall into a sub-coma-tic state and I'll beg for a bed. However, the adrenalin, the excitement and just being away meant that sleep will be an a flyer thought.
Breakfast downstairs saves euros. However, somehow I that it would cost me the cafe creme at a bistro in france experience. Sometimes, convenience becomes inconvenient.
We hopped on our bus for our morning in Paris overview. This is pre-emotive to our hike out to Versailles. On the bus, Michel provided a mix of historical and "today" information. It is b the way, Paris. A very sheik and modern world nestled on a plush bed of history. We drove by the arc du triomph again, drove b the Ritz (noted as the place where princess dianna stayed before she died). We also were shown the riverside attractions -Sein, Alexander bridge, place de la concorde,musee d orsay,the louvre, grand palais,the petit palace and notre dame. To be able to see a general overview of the city is suggested. I would be easier to figure our logistics and itinerary after.
After a brief stop by the Eiffel, we then drove outside of Paris to the palace of Versailles. I will not provide the history of this since this is something that is available somewhere else.
Versailles. Pomp and extravagance. This place is beyond words. It really is. It rivals any modern architecture and logical thinking. I can't fathom how someone can think of a place like this and actually do it.
We had fun at Versailles. It was an introduction to the fact that wee will wear out our feet for the next few days. We also had time to go downtown to grab a bite to eat and see the local market and locals in action or interaction.
We went back to the hotel to regroup and re-arm. That evening, we went back to the Eiffel and took the Sein river boat tour. There wasn't that much that we haven't seen but from the river it was different. We saw the Parisians walk along the walls on the Sein, they were sitting, kissing, talking and drinking.
From the river tour, even though we knew we were all hungry and tired-we went up the montparnasse tower to see a different view of Paris. We then all enjoyed a nice dinner at this restaurant called the hippo.
NEXT
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