Well good morning to you all home in Australia. After a slow start to our day today (after our late night), we re-packed our suitcases and made our way on the Metro to the city for us to soak up some more of Paris' charm. We both love this city, it seems to welcome visitors and say ' come share our city'. Parisians seem to be always outside and you can pick them amonst the many tourists- they are the ones who are tanned, thin, and dressed impeciably, usually they are smoking too, one of few things we dislike. We caught the Metro to Chatelle and then after finding our way outside walked about a km to Notre Darme. Very impressive, the line up to get in was huge so we strolled around the side to the garden(thanks Lynnie) and sat and cooled off briefly under the shade of a tree. Today was very hot here, about 33, and boy we really felt it. We then crossed the river and continued back the other way to the Des Champs Elysees. We looked in the sidewalk stalls (thanks Trish) and wandered along. We stopped for a drink in a Canadian Bar and watched PAris go by. Ralf had a beer and I had a Perrier!! Very refreshing. We then contined on for about 5kms with a brief stop at Museum la Dorsey for an icecream and we shared a crepe, one of two things I had put on my list for PAris. MAny photos at the Alexandria bridge for you Alex and we crossed back over to wander back to the Pyramid Metro station. We decided to have dinner at a cafe along the Rus de Rivoli. Ralf had an interesting toasted sandwich with an egg on top and I had Quiche Lorrainne and salad , they other thing on my list for today. The best things was the sit down in the shade and the cold diet coke we had. Dinner was lovely and then RAlffie the map reading genius got us back to the metro where we found our line to return to the hotel.
We have loved Paris and although we were hot today doing that walk we wouldn't trade that experience for anything. We hope you have enjoyed your taste of Paris with us and look forward to sharing Venice with you (that is after we have walked 600metres to our hotel with our bags!!!)
So Au revoir and Bonsoir from two happy and a little less weary travellers
Good Morning Lovelies
ReplyDeleteWhat wonderful wonderful stories! Alex and I are typing this together - it is her first day off for such a long time. And she says that she is so pleased to hear from you again and suprise - she is enjoying her morning coffee whilst reading the blog.
So - we have looked at all those wonderful photos! Versaille looked amazing! Glad that you went round the back of Notre Darme - if you don't you somehow miss the amazing construction of it.
Crepes and icecream ! Wonderful. Oh and Alex says thanks for the pictures of the bridge - we will have to look at our photos to find one to send to you on our blog!
So the day here is stunning thank goodness - it was quite windy yesterday. We are spending time outside enjoying the garden and finishing phase one of the furniture. Phase 2 starts with Sanding the big tables and bench seats - although doing it by hand will take the best part of a week.
Now - for your Venice hunting! Here is the list:
Of course - you have to find a small piece of Murano glass. Remember it has to fit in the frame!!
Then the recommendations are: Try an Italian apertif. In Venice it is peculiar to this region only where there are three apertifs that you choose from and it really is dependant on personality. We were in a little bar down a windy street and started conversation with the bar tender when it was quiet. Aperol is the only one that I can remember off the top of my head - but Alex and I had completely different ones. Mine was more of a white wine spritzer with something and Alex's was quite strong.
Other recommendations are: you have to go on a Gondola ride. The night ones are the best as you get the singing and you can see the waterways all lit up and it looks incredible.
Take a photo of the bridge of sighs .......
But most of all - enjoy this unique city. Yes it is Italian but it is so different it is almost like you are in another country.
Lots of love
The Girls & Meeks
xxxx
The photos are really incredible guys!! Paris just looks so beautiful, the buildings and the scenery look so amazing. I love what you guys said about the Paris people, how they are so stylish, i would love to see that!
ReplyDeleteAs for me, i have my first community project on Tuesday, going to a primary school to build a vegetable garden, cant wait to get back into the community and see some little kiddies having a ball!
I called nana this morning, she sounded super positive which was good, just very rushed. It was great to hear that Grampa was doing well, and hopefully will be on track for a fast recovery. Sebbie and I are going to send them a card to let them know we are thinking of them both.
I was invited back to rothwell for their fathers day night, which was loveley. I had such a good time, it was really great to see all of my old friends, plus my kids that i didnt realise how much i missed. It was so nice to hear how much they missed me too, made me feel very appreciated. It made me also re-find my love for children and realise how much i do want to teach kids, which is great becuase lately i have been having my doubts. Im glad that i am now back on track, and know for sure that that is what i want to do with my life!
Sebbie called me this afternoon, just to check up, which was really lovely, you guys have raised a good kid there!
And just a special little note to daddy, HAPPY FARTHERS DAY!!! It makes me sad that i cant spoil you with pictures of my on this special day, but im so happy that you are having a great time! And dont worry there will be a special present for you when you get back,as well as millions of photos me for the house ;)
So i hope mumma treats you like a king tomorrow becuase you really are the most amazing father i could ever ask for, and without you in my life, i dont know what i would do. I love you so much, happy fathers day from across the globe!!
Alrights guys, have fun, stay superrrrr safe take lots of photos and buy LOTSS of presents!!!
Love you both millions, cant wait to see your beautiful faces very soon!
love you favourite daughter steph!
P.s WHAT THE HELL IS GOING ON WITH COLLINGWOOD?!? an almost 100 point loss to geelong in the last round, NOT HAPPY JAN! also a very NOT HAPPY MICK!
(i mean, at least my team got into the finals unlike othersss... buttt)
Love you guys!!
You crack me up Stephy!!! I think your parents raised two good kids, actually. Not only are you beautiful on the outside, you are just as beautiful on the inside toooooo!
ReplyDeleteLove you lots.
Aunty Lynn xoxo
PS Hope you are looking after Uncle Gervy!!