Eleven Days of Paris: 13/12/08 to 23/12/08

Robbie and I blew off some steam after a long first term in Paris, France. We spent 10 nights there, split between three hostels. The wine was cheap, food was expensive, and sights were breathtaking. We never ran out of things to see and would love to go back again. We hit the Eiffel Tower at night which I highly recommend (no lines and beautiful lights), the Louvre on the 26 and under free night (which is Friday after 6), Versailles (expensive ticket, but worth it), the French Military Museum (including Napoleon's tomb), Champes Elysee (look, don't buy), Salvador Dali Museum (well kept secret but worth the find), Notre Dame, Arch de Triumph, Gallery Lafyette, Disneyland, Sacre Coeur Basilique, and so on and on and on. Spending that much time in one city was super intense, but also really awesome because we had all the time in the world to see whatever we wanted. We went on a few tours aimed at college-aged backpackers (ie they were free and the guides made sex jokes) which were quite fun and incredibly informative. After all that, one of my favorite memories is death by fondue (cheese fondue dinner followed by chocolate fondue dessert. In one sitting.).

The famous pyramids outside the Louvre


Robbie and I in front of the one and only Mona Lisa

Railing at Versailles

Um. The Eiffel Tower.