While on my flights back to the States, I wrote in a journal to document all the stories and activities from Paris. My hand was pretty cramped by the time I finished.
I'm planning on turning the journal into a mini scrap book, with tickets, postcards, metro cards, etc. from the trip. Speaking of metro, Paris has the biggest metro rail system I have ever seen. It was quite overwhelming and it wasn't until about the third day when it all began to click together.
My favorite memories of Paris:
- The ballet at the Opera House on night one. I didn't need to know the language to interpret dancing. It was beautiful and I can't believe that my first professional ballet experience was in Paris!
- The meal at Le Basilic, a restaurant in Montmarte, on night one. Mmm. The meal consisted of rabbit pate with fresh bread as an appetizer, mouth-watering steak and potatoes for the entree, and rich chocolate mousse for dessert. All for 25 euros! Can't forget that kir and red wine either.
- The Fat Tire Bike Tour on night three. We rode throughout the city from 6:30 to 11:30, while stopping frequently to learn about various places. There were big names, such as the Louvre and Notre Dame, but there were smaller stops. One of those stops included the best ice cream stand in the world!! My chocolate ice cream was so creamy and fresh. During the latter part of the tour, we parked and locked our bikes and went on a ferry ride down the Siene River, while sipping on red wine. Fabulous!
- Club Plaza on night two and into morning three! It was a night/morning of fun memories with Drew and that cutie Frenchman whose name I never caught...
- The crepe I ate on night three. Mmm. Nutella chocolate, coconut, Grand Marnier, and cinnamon. A recipe for deliciousness.
- Lunch at the falafel place on my "bonus day" aka day five. The falafels were delicious and so was the eye candy there.
- Dinner with Drew, Marie, and Mickael on night five. Friends and food are always a great combination!
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Great read Meredith! XOXOXOX
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