Thursday, January 5, 2012

J'Aime Paris: Day 2

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Here we are at the train station about to leave for Paris. Our first stop was Montmartre, my FAVORITE area of Paris. I love being up at the Sacre Coeur and looking across the entire city.  I also love all the quirky boutiques and restaurants. It is the neighborhood where Amelie lived. (If you have never seen it, its my FAVORITE French movie!) 
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This is the merry-go-round from Amelie's scavenger hunt. 
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The Sacre Coeur. I think it was literally at this very moment that the cell phone got stolen. Read that sob story here.  In case you were wondering, it was a paperwork nightmare, but we are getting reimbursed to purchase a new phone... it will probably take a few weeks though. Go figure. 
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We stopped at this Cafe to have lunch. 
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Artists Square. 
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Notice the old man and his self portrait. Very French. Next time I am there, I am getting our portrait drawn! 
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My Mom tried her very first macaron. She loved it! 
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The view overlooking Paris. 
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I spy the Eiffel. 
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A coffee break between boutiques. 
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We walked down the "Red Light District" for this very important photo opp. 
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Then ended our evening at the Eiffel Tower! It was all lit up and beautiful. 
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Then we walked through the Marche de Noel sipping on more hot wine and did a little shopping... not a bad backdrop huh? 
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We ran into Pere Noel. Note: He is nearing 2nd base with me in this photo... only in France!
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After the Eiffel, we headed to the Latin Quarter to eat fondue. My mom had never had fondue (even though I don't think its an exclusively French thing), but it was really fun. She got the cheese fondue, I got the steak (naturally), and we shared the chocolate for dessert. So yummy!
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This was on the train ride home. We were tired and I was trying out my new glasses that I bought in Montmartre. What do you think? My nieces tell me that I look silly... and Logan looks like Clark Kent. Anywhoo... Geek Chic, what can I say? 
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Day 2 was a BALL! The weather did not get us down, the phone did briefly, but we had a pretty quick rebound rate. Its hard to be upset in Paris. Honestly. It is. Bisous!


xo,
Mrs. Frenchy

3 comments:

  1. Those are some serious high heels you are rocking lady! Love the glasses.

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  2. Day 2-probably my favorite day in Paris. The Eiffel Tower was truly magical! Are you sure it wasn't a dream? XOXO, Mom

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  3. I just went back and read about your phone being stolen... WTF??!! That is HORRIBLE! Hope it gets sorted soon.
    On a completely unrelated note... the photo of the smooch in front of the tower is gorgeous and should be framed immediately!

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