The Adventure Continues!

Time for more news from Paris!

Day 4: Treasure Hunt in Monmartre! What a cute town. It was so beautiful. Dr. Francis gave us a list of buildings, monuments, and places to find in Monmartre which really turned out to be fun. I was aprehensive at first because she was not going to come with us to help. We found Sacre Coeur on our own (after asking about 10 different people!), and it was beautiful! We were glad we kept looking.

Later we went to Les Halles to check out the mall. It was pretty cool. We had a Cuban dinner that night which was quite delicious! The atmosphere there was fun and lively.

Day 5: Versailles! Wow...beautiful! The architecture is just so amazing. You have to see it for yourself. Pictures would not do it justice. And the gardens were wonderful, especially when they turn on the fountains. My favorite part about that though was not in the Versailles palace itself but at the queen's retreat. It was like an extension of the palace a little further away from the city. It truly looked like a story book. I would love to go there again and again. So cute and picturesque!

Day 6: Bike Tour. I was not the only one nervous about this one. The last time I rode a bike was...hm, I can't even remember. It actually turned out really fun. It was somewhat unnerving to be riding alongside cars and pedestrians, but we made it alive! And what a workout. But I would love to do it again. The weather was really nice, though a little hot. It was clear and pretty.

Later, Humaira and I went to the Champs Elysees to check out the special event they were having there. They would be blocking traffic to put all these plants, trees, and even some animals. It was quite an event! I would've like to go to the top of l'Arc de Triomphe to get a better view of it, but it was so packed! I wouldn't've got to see anything. Debbie, you would've loved this (except for the crowded part lol). It was like a big garden!

Day 7: Le Louvre!! Now, I have been waiting to come here for who knows how long. Finally! Of course, this short trip didn't do it justice, but I was so happy to get just a taste of it. We started out with the Roman and Egyptian exhibits which were really cool. I got to see the Venus de Milo here. Then we went to the Italian artwork which houses Da Vinci's work (he's my favorite) including the Mona Lisa. Yes, it is quite small. Actually, very small. But again, I was so glad to finally see it for myself. It was interesting how directly across from the Mona Lisa was an enormous painting that took up the whole wall. I saw the Winged Victory which was AMAZING! Probably my favorite of them all. I can't wait to go back already!

Well, I think that's enough for one post. There's so much more to come! Paris is a truly magical place.

A bientot!