Catching up Part 3 - September 2012 (Paris!)

In September we had the pleasure of going on a weekend adventure to Paris with our friends Janna Wutke and Kevin Duban. We were nervous because it was our first time in France and we heard some dreadful things about how Parisians are rude to you if you don't speak French (which we don't!).

Fortunately we only had one rude waiter at a restaurant we ate at and the rest of the people we interacted with were very pleasant.

Here are some of the highlights of the trip:

Right away we walked from Gare du Nord to Sacré Coeur in Montmartre. It provides a spectacular view of Paris but also many peddlers and beggars (beware!).

The Eiffel Tower was my favorite part. It exceeded my expectations and was very romantic when the flashing lights came on after sunset.

The Gang at the top of the Eiffel Tower

We rode bicycles around the city to get places faster and it was the best decision we made! We only stayed one night so we toted our belongings in a backpack and toured the city on two wheels. It was very efficient and we saw a lot more in one day than we would have if we had walked. Our feet thanked us. :)

Nutella Crêpes and cappuccino at a café... mmmmm

The Jardin Tuileries was lovely. The old men who sit near the ponds and fountains to rent our sailboats for the children were so charming. It was a lovely day and the only thing I wish I would have heard was an accordion playing "La Vie en Rose" in the streets."

The whole time we were here I kept thinking of Sabrina saying "I found myself in Paris."

fin :)