We made it safely and soundly here to the city of lights, otherwise known as Paris. After waking up extremely early and heading to our train station in Barcelona, we almost wished that we would have stayed longer in Spain because it was such a good and fun time. Lots of life, fun, adventure, everything you could need when you just want to sit back, relax, and enjoy the show.
The journey to get to Paris took absolutely FOREVER. We had to take 4 different trains to get here since we didnt want to spend the 70 euros on a hoteltrain to get here. From Barcelona we went to a small town in the south of France whose name escapes me at the moment, Montpiller, Lyon, and then on to Paris. In total: 17 hours on the train. Yes, seventeen long and horrible hours on the train to get to Paris, finally arriving at 1 in the morning to the freezing cold that has englufed Paris over the last week.
Let me also add that I am extremely sick at the moment. Nothing close to going to the hospital or anything, but a wonderful combination of runny noses, loud sneezing, congested lungs, drowsy, headaches. All of the wonderful things you would love to be feeling for a 17 hour journey to Paris, not to mention all along the way to all of the sights. I’m still sick, and it sucks, but hopefully it will be gone soon so I won’t have to deal with all of the grossness that comes along with being sick.
As for Paris, it is an absolutely AMAZING city. So much to do, so much to see, everything is a visual wonder. After we got in late on Friday night we made our way to Notre Dame and the Eiffel Tower on Saturday to check out the city. Notre Dame is amazing, well kept up and stunning inside. I said a curse word inside the cathedral. Woops, it happens. Does that mean I am going to hell? Hmmm…
The keyboards here in France are different so it is VERY hard to type with all the keys in weird places. Hopefully I can find one that is set up like the American ones so I can post more about what France is like!
I’ll go into details more later, promise. Euro Disney tomorrow with the Mona Lisa, then on to Normandy and off to Jolly ol’ London.
Until then, Au Revior!
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August 24th, 2008 at 8:29 pm
Bonjour! Ah, Paris! I remember when I was there back in 1977 - lot’s has changed since then, I’m sure. I know the pyramid at the Louvre wasn’t there when I was, so that is different… be sure to check out the Moulin Rouge for me, will ‘ya? a bientot!
unklek
August 24th, 2008 at 10:04 pm
Must be “weird” to be in the city of romance with….your brother???? Ha! It is the must see and must do when you go to Europe! Take care of that cold and find some good RX. You’ll feel better soon.Tell Thomas to be responsible for a post, maybe a duo posting? Quiet at home without you…
August 24th, 2008 at 10:14 pm
Ditto what Krista says … where are Thomas postings? I SO totally love your posts, Catherine … as a matter of fact, I’m becoming addicted to them. But, it would be fun to “hear” from Thomas … just so we know you haven’t offed him or lost him somewhere along the road.
We’re sending lots of feel better energy your way, Catherine. It’s just not right not feeling good in Paris. And, BTW, while you’re checking out the Moulin Rouge for Uncle Kevin, send him one of the dancers from there. Perfect gift for him, no? 
XOXOXOXOXO
Debra