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Day 5: Paris
We arrived safe in Paris yesterday, had a great flight, in 'club class' and I've decided that I am never flying steerage again. As soon as we sat down we had champagne, followed by several glasses of wine and a delicious meal that was actually served on real dishes and not in a cardboard box. The flight was very smooth and uneventful.
We were quite tired once we got here as we'd been awake for just under 24 hours, after very quickly getting our luggage and going through customs we made our way to the hotel and settled in. We walked around the neighbourhood near the hotel and had a cafe au lait at one of the many cafes in the area. By this time is was around noon, and both exhausted, we decided to go to the hotel have a nap and then got up around five pm. After getting cleaned up we went out to check out the city. We found a simple diner and had a sandwich, which was delicious. The food here is so good, even a simple grilled sandwich tastes amazing.
Following my first real meal in Paris, feeling energized and excited to see the city of lights we walked along the Seine to the Notre Dame cathedral. The views along the river are gorgeous and the catherdral is jaw droppingly detailed in its carvings and acroutements.
Afterwards we found a little pub and had a couple drinks and then made our way back to the hotel. The streets were very quiet and all the shops were closed by this time; around one am.
I stopped at the little store next to our hotel and bought a bottle of wine which we proceeded to drink while listening to some music in our room. That was enough to put us to sleep and we both has a great nights sleep, and woke up today ready to go.
We went back to a cafe and had a nice breakfast before heading back to Notre Dame. Today we went inside and we both got some really nice pictures. Afterwards we found a nice cafe and I had a meal of escargot and grilled salmon, which was again, delicious. Afterwards we headed to the George Pompineau centre, but unfortunately it was closed today. Although I did get some great photographs of the outside of the building. I think we will try to go back later in the week. I'd like to go inside and see some of the exhibits.
We are heading back to our hotel now to refresh and later will go down to the Champs Elysee and the Eiffel Tower. We are not going in the tower until Friday though, which is the four year anniversary of David and I meeting.
That's all for now. I will post again tomorrow if I see another internet cafe.
We are heading back to our hotel room now
We were quite tired once we got here as we'd been awake for just under 24 hours, after very quickly getting our luggage and going through customs we made our way to the hotel and settled in. We walked around the neighbourhood near the hotel and had a cafe au lait at one of the many cafes in the area. By this time is was around noon, and both exhausted, we decided to go to the hotel have a nap and then got up around five pm. After getting cleaned up we went out to check out the city. We found a simple diner and had a sandwich, which was delicious. The food here is so good, even a simple grilled sandwich tastes amazing.
Following my first real meal in Paris, feeling energized and excited to see the city of lights we walked along the Seine to the Notre Dame cathedral. The views along the river are gorgeous and the catherdral is jaw droppingly detailed in its carvings and acroutements.
Afterwards we found a little pub and had a couple drinks and then made our way back to the hotel. The streets were very quiet and all the shops were closed by this time; around one am.
I stopped at the little store next to our hotel and bought a bottle of wine which we proceeded to drink while listening to some music in our room. That was enough to put us to sleep and we both has a great nights sleep, and woke up today ready to go.
We went back to a cafe and had a nice breakfast before heading back to Notre Dame. Today we went inside and we both got some really nice pictures. Afterwards we found a nice cafe and I had a meal of escargot and grilled salmon, which was again, delicious. Afterwards we headed to the George Pompineau centre, but unfortunately it was closed today. Although I did get some great photographs of the outside of the building. I think we will try to go back later in the week. I'd like to go inside and see some of the exhibits.
We are heading back to our hotel now to refresh and later will go down to the Champs Elysee and the Eiffel Tower. We are not going in the tower until Friday though, which is the four year anniversary of David and I meeting.
That's all for now. I will post again tomorrow if I see another internet cafe.
We are heading back to our hotel room now
10.05.2008
Day Three
We've made it back to Toronto and are getting cleaned up and giving Mike last minute tips on the condo care, and will be heading to the airport at around 2:30. I called Uncle Mike in Brittany on the way home from Brockville to let him know that we will be arriving in Paris tomorrow morning and will be in touch during the week to make arrangements with him for our visit.
Last night was Mom's 60th birthday, Happy Birthday Mommy!!!!
10.04.2008
Football fans complain so Coronation Street alters script
Television bosses were forced to change an episode of a staple daytime soap opera after "dozens" of complaints over a jibe directed at Scottish football seride Rangs, it was confirmed Saturday. Full Story
OJ Simpson Guilty!
O.J. Simpson, who went from American sports idol to celebrity-in-exile after he was acquitted of murder in 1995, was found guilty Friday of robbing two sports-memorabilia dealers at gunpoint in a Las Vegas hotel room.
The 61-year-old former football star could spend the rest of his life in prison. Sentencing was set for Dec. 5. A weary and sombre Simpson released a heavy sigh as the charges were read by the clerk in Clark County District Court. He was immediately taken into custody.
10.03.2008
David Suzuki explains why he thinks a carbon tax is the way to go
A carbon tax is just one way of addressing concerns about climate change. The subject has come up in the 2008 federal election campaign, through the Liberal proposal for a carbon tax, which the party says will be "revenue neutral." Environmental scientist David Suzuki supports a carbon tax. CBCNews.ca asked him what he sees in it.
David & Marks European Vacation
It is Friday night and this will be my first official entry in my 2008 European Vacation diary. David and I just voted at the advance poll today. This was the first available, and I'm happy it was today as we will be leaving on Sunday for Paris, and the first part of our trip.Officially the vacation is now on.
I just picked up a bottle of sparkling wine (Spain), and I don't want to offend our first host country, France, before we even leave by calling it champagne). It is chilling at the moment and as soon as it reaches the optimum temperature we will have a toast.
David had the day all to himself as his last day of work was yesterday. This is a good thing as he had the day to compose himself and go through his mental checklist.
I will of course think of at least six things I should have brought just as the landing gear is being pulled into the fuselage of our plane, and I am flagging the flight atttendant for my first bevy.
We don't actually leave for France until Sunday, however, we are going to Brockville tomorrow as I need to see my son and my Mom before I go (just in case we pull a Steve Fossett) and coming back to Toronto on Sunday and catching our flight to Paris on Sunday evening.
Thats all for now. I hope you all get out and vote, if you are undecided vote Green. If you are smart and care about the world, human rights, and all the good stuff, vote Green. Your comments are always welcome here too so don't be shy.
10.02.2008
Advance voting starts Friday
Voters who can't make it to a federal election polling station on Oct. 14 can cast ballots in the next few days.
Advance polls will be set up Friday, Saturday and Monday, from noon to 8 p.m. local time.
The locations of the polling stations are listed on the back of voter information cards mailed to voters, said Elections Canada.
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