Paris Je T'aime:)

Paris je t'aime. 

In the battle of quality vs. quantity the French prove that quality trumps all, no questions asked.  From their architecture, to their food, to their conversation; attention to detail makes this country what it is: spectacular.

The Best Candy Shops in the World



 

The Opera House

We stayed in a small flat belonging to Antoine, a friend Catherine played waterpolo with in Vancouver.  Paris also marked the location I was to finally meet up with my sister Chanelle.

I've heard mixed reviews about travelling Paris as a tourist.  Luckily, Chanelle and I attended a French immersion elementary school growing up in Winnipeg, so we were both conversational in French and didn't have communication issues.  Catherine also knew French, and come to think of it, I'm not quite sure how as she attended an English speaking school in Winnipeg.  Upon further thought, this fact did not faze me in the slightest because Catherine is also the smartest person in the world. 

By fluke it happened to be Bastille Day (France's national holiday) the night we arrived.  What seemed like all of France had also journeyed to Paris that evening, so we crowded beneath the sparkling Eiffel tower alongside the half a million other people to watch the awe-striking fireworks display.  What an introduction to the city of love!

Getting onto the metro home was more like the 8 a.m. business rush in Tokyo.  We were crammed so tightly that there were a couple of times my feet weren't even touching the ground, and I think the doors closed on Catherine at one point (fortunately no serious injuries).



 

The Metro that Evening

 

Catherine, Chanelle, Tiffany and I with a glimpse of the Eiffel Tower in the background

The next morning we visited the park were Amelie was filmed, ate Nutella crepes, and visited Le Louvre! Mon Dieu, the museum was the best part of the entire Euro Trip.  You're blown off your feet from the get-go as the building itself is architectural genius.  Never mind day passes, they need to sell 2 week passes in order for you to get a true feel of all Le Louvre has to offer.



Tiff and I outside the Louvre



After we had our fill of history, Chanelle, Catherine, Tiffany and I bought a bottle of red wine, a baguette, and some incredibly delicious cheese for a picnic in the park.  It was a truly magical day.



Picnic in the Park



Love Paris

Wouldn't have travelled it any other way.  Love these ladies.