Back to Paris

        Paris was so beautiful the first time around and more specifically I had so much fun on the bike tour I went on that I decided it was worth the detour back there so my mom and sister could experience it too. I basically recreated my trip there for them with a few minor changes and a better grasp on the public transportation system and I'm happy to say that it did not disappoint. We did have a hellish ordeal getting out of the country due to the fact that their airport has seemingly no organization to speak of, but it all worked out in the end and the negative details always have a way of falling away and becoming less ingrained in my memory. That being said, I'm sure these photos will look even more familiar than those in London, but I'm putting them up anyway just for the addition of the faces of my mom and sister.

J'adore Paris!!

       Paris was quite possibly the most beautiful place I have ever been! It wasn't a perfect trip, mostly because it was absolutely freezing and we were not at all prepared for it, but there were some really wonderful parts. The highlight was definitely the bike tour we took! To be honest I didn't even want to go, but I'm so glad that I did! It was so laid back and fun and it was at night and took us to all the hot spots at sunset when hardly anyone was there. Our tour guide was a lot of fun and pretty hilarious and he told us really interesting and outside the ordinary things about all that we saw. We stopped for exceptionally delicious ice cream and I made a friend that I ended up hanging out with here in London this week as well. The Louvre at sunset was absolutely breathtaking. I was so blissfully happy riding my bike around the pyramids and taking it all in. We ended the tour on a river cruise past the Eiffel Tower and I was completely surprised to learn that for five minutes every night, the Eiffel Tower sparkles with thousand of lights! It was so magical! If you're in Paris, take this tour!!
       Everyone in Paris was so helpful and I had absolutely no problems finding someone to point me in the right direction if I needed it. Don't believe stereotypes!! You can't judge a country by one persons experiences and if you are friendly and respectful of their culture, I think you'll be surprised at how much respect you will get in return. Don't get me wrong, the French do definitely have a different culture, but that's doesn't have to be a bad thing. Travel and meet new people and see for yourself!
       We were worried that we wouldn't have time to see everything, but I don't feel like I missed out at all. We moved very quickly and had plenty of time for crepes and baguettes and the BEST hot chocolate I have ever had, etc. After this weekend I decided that Paris is a must see for my mom and sister when they come and so we'll be making time for a day there and I'll probably do it all over again, especially the night bike tour! I am incredibly blessed and having the time of my life. I hope you enjoy my photos on facebook! I know there are a ton, but that's not even a fourth of the ones I took! (Like mother like daughter I suppose. ha.)