I Love Paris In The Springtime.....

10/03/2011

We arrived in Paris about 6:30 am and it was a wee bit chilly on the system aaaah 5 degrees to be exact.Yes a slight difference to the tropical temperatures in Asia. Dam it was cold it took us til about 10am to reach our hotel, we were freezing. We couldn't get into our room til 2pm so we quickly put on some thermals and took the opportunity to see some sights. Our hotel was situated just a few blocks from the Eiffel Tower so we decided lets go see it. 

Wow it's pretty impressive and mighty big. We clambered up the stairs and took in the sights. My legs went a bit like jelly but considering I'm scared of heights I did ok.

After our descent we walked around the Seine taking in the sights til it was time to check in. I must say we were extremely looking forward to a shower and later sleep. We didn't sleep at all on the plane and were suffering a bit of jet lag.

11/03/2011

After a much needed sleep we took off for the day to Euro Disney. Really expensive but it was a wish of Eden's. Eden having more courage than me went on most of the roller coaster rides. I got to fulfill my childhood dream of riding in the mad hatters teacups. Woo hoo I'm so adventurous!!!

I'm late I'm late!!!!

Woo Hoo

Right at the end of the day I decided to pluck up the courage and go on a rollercoaster, Space Mountain mission 2. I've never been so terrified in all my life, if it had gone on any longer I'm sure I would've vomited everywhere. Why I needed to be remind myself that I have vertigo and I am absolutely terrified of rollercoasters I don't know, but for split second I thought it would be a good idea. Eden thought it was great and couldn't stop laughing at me!!!!

For dinner Eden got her wish and had Frogs legs aah a bit like chicken not too bad.

12/03/2011

We spent the next couple of days exploring some of Paris. We didn't get to see it all, you need about two weeks here and loads of euros.

We went first to the Petit Palais, a fine art museum. The building is beautiful within itself amazing decorative ceilings and murals,wrought iron, stained glass and mosaic floors. Absolutely stunning!!! Seeing Monet and Picasso paintings in the real was a highlight.

One of the painted ceilings WOW!!!

Second for the day we explored the Lourve let me rephrase, some of the Lourve. It is mammoth this place you need a week to explore this museum. Thank god for a map it would be easy to get lost.

There was so much to see we found it quite overwhelming and exhausting. I think we were still trying to get over the flight.

The Winged Victory of Samothrace

Colossal Statue of Ramesses II

Aphrodite

Gabrielle d`Estrees and Her Sister

13/03/2011

Today I got my wish. We visited the infamous cemetery L Pere Lachaise, where several famous people are buried. One being Jim Morrison. Jim Morrison was a huge idol of mine when I was 18ish so it was actually quite emotional to see his grave, even after all these years. Unfortunately the sculpture of him has been stolen along with the rest of several other sculptures, monuments etc. Absolute sacrilage!!!!

Chopin, Edith Piaf, and Oscar Wilde are also buried there.

The Lizard King

Oscar Wilde

Our next stop was the Notre Dame cathedral. Another mighty impressive landmark of Paris. Beautiful stained glass windows and impressive sculpture not to mention the haunting gargoyles that decorate the exterior of the cathedral.

14/03/2011

Off again on the train to Brittany where we are house sittting and looking after a dog for about 14days. Looking very forward to staying put for awhile. Our train ride took about 3 1/2 hours. We got budget seats but I tell you after Vietnam they felt like luxuary first class seats.

Freddie

We meet the couple we are house sitting for Linda and Mike and Freddie the dog. Really lovely people, very down to earth and really funny. They live in a place called Kergouave Vihan, which means small village. The village consists of just their house!!!!lol It is just outside a town called Baud. The house is absolutely wonderful, it is made of stone and is about 300 years old. No neighbours just peace and queit. We love it. The country side is rolling hills and is dotted with many small villages and gorgeous old stone houses. It is welcomed after the the hustle and bustle of Asia.

Beautiful!!!!