Our Days in Paris

Our days in Paris were short but we made the most of them by filling them with loads of fun.  We visited many museums--some planned like the Louvre, but others randomly picked during our many walks like the City of Paris museum.   Enjoyed carnival rides.  Took a boat tour of the Seine River.  Ate crepes, falafel and poached eggs in wine sauce (a traditional and MOST DELICIOUS French dish).  Explored the amazing neighborhoods.  Learned the train system.  Went to the top of the Eiffel Tower (bummer it was a cold, rainy day...but we did it!).   Took in local markets (why can't we have these markets at home:-().  One of my favorite things in the world is to pick up market goodies and have a picnic in a nice patch of grass with gorgeous flowers and architecture---Paris was perfect for that activity!

Play time

Caterpillar roller coaster ride at the Tuilleries Park

Ham and cheese crepe...yum!

One of those random picnics

To be honest, I don't remember. the building..but it was beautiful.

Our boat ride

Stinky feet at the Louvre

At the Louvre

Chilly Eiffel Tower Day with Uncle Paul and Aunt Connie

Our crepe guy!

A little navigation time at a museum

M's first escargot...she liked!

Ferris wheel ride

A bridge in Paris

Notre DAme with Uncle Paul and Aunt Connie

I love the Metro signs!

The Louvre

A street artist

M's Mona Lisa sighting ...it's there in the far back, really!

ARose's Mona Lisa sighting

Our grand finale on the last night was to grab Lebanese take away and a bottle of French Rose for our viewing of the 11 PM Eiffel Tower light show.  We were beyond exhausted at this point but our efforts were rewarded by the magical lights that twinkled before us.  A perfect way to end our Paris adventure!!

Will we return?  Well, Mia informed us on this trip that she would like to come back to pick out her wedding dress.  So....:-)!