Hi folks,
I'll have to make this very quick as I only have 30 mins on this machine. Paris was great - after exploring the Latin Quarter including the famous bookstore Shakespeare and Company (hang out of Hemmingway, the Beats, etc. - Burroughs actually wrote Naked Lunch in this building) we walked right into the Louvre and saw the Mona Lisa, the statue of Venus (if memory serves??) among others. Up then next day (yesterday) for coffee and croissants (of course) and Monmartre and Sacre-Coeur (crepe chocolate-bannane - enough said!). Then last night we had the ultimate "date night" - back to the Latin Quarter for three course dinner, rented bikes and rode to the Eiffel Tower arriving at midnight; the only unfortunate thing was that we missed the last ride up the Tower :(but we won't complain); Meteo back to home base (which was Place de Clichy, fyi) and a brief night cap. This morning we locked up our backpacks at Gare du Nord before venturing off to try our luck on the Tower again. This time the line-ups looked a little daunting for the three hours that we had to play with, so we hiked up to Tiuliere (sp?) and rode the ferris wheel instead. Good times, for sure.
Managed to get the right train out and are now safe at the Youth Hostel right across from St. Paul's Cathedral in London actually anxiously awaiting our journey back home tomorrow (leave at noon, arrive at 2:35 - gotta like it).
So wanna see the pics? Well we can't seem to find the USB cord for the camera--it's either upstairs in a locked away bag, or back in Place de Clichy. So, pics will follow shortly after we arrive back home.
That's it I guess, thanks so much for reading and commenting. If you haven't commented yet, it's not too late, we'd love to hear from you. Definitely look forward to sharing more with family and friends when we get back.
Things we're gonna miss: gelato (number 1), crepes, cheap (great!) wine, the constant change of scenary.
Things that we're looking forward to: Steve Earle (!!!!!!!!!! Can't believe it!!!!!!!!!!!!), watching the Olympics, Chester Race Week, Soccer playoffs, relaxing on Hyson Point.
Thanks again.
S & S
PS Wish the IWOM (Gina) luck as we try to salvage the Tour pic. If she's successful, dinner's on me and we'll post the pic on the blog ASAP.
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Hi guys,
We have been at the cottage all week so i have just caught up on your adventures! Sounds and looks like you guys are having a fabulous time! You guys look so cute in all your pictures! Look forward to seeing you soon and hearing ALL the stories and seeing all the pics. Miss ya.
WAVA xo
Sounds like you had a blast. I'm jealous beyond reason.
Racing here this weekend wasn't half bad either, despite some crappy weather. Beat Helms Deep twice yesterday. That brought a smile to Thom's face. Lorraine's gonna give you a run for your money on foredeck too. ;)
Gimme a shout when you're settled. I figure I'll kick off work around lunch time and head home. We'll have "the picture" posted before Mr. Earle even thinks about driving directions to get to St. Matt's. Shite. Where did the time go? Didn't you just buy the tickets last week?
IWOM.
Hi Shane & Selena, Twas a wonderful trip!! Hope you have many more!!! Been raining here all weekend so .... hence parked Bike in garage, it's now waiting for Steve and Folk Festival. Did make it to Victoria for a lovely din din and play. Talk to you both soon. Have a safe and fun trip home. Love Mom & Dad
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