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Arrived in Paris, walk along the river.

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Walk along the river Trip to Paris Blog Two. Our trip to Paris started well, flying Business class was as expected reasonable and comfortable, the first leg of with Qantas to Hong Kong we were enjoyed the service, the food was just ok. The second leg with Air France was ok, the food was great but the service was lacking, nine hours between drinks. Arrived in Paris, tired but happy, the taxi driver seeing the easy prey took advantage of our lack of local knowledge and give a tour de France at great expense. We arrived at our pre booked accommodation with great reservation, but it looked great, located in the Latin Quarter, the small Hotel De Buci, is situated among restaurants and small galleries. As it is summer in France, the sun is still high in the sky at 10pm, everywhere people are eating, drinking, talking and just watching as others walk by. Peter and I are enjoying eating and drinking until late. The food is great, so many places to eat, at our doorstep we are going to try t...

Ideas for first day France

Oh my, I am in Paris  France, my first week in Paris will be just as I imagine, romantic, breathtaking , timeless, ancient and modern. Summer, the French holiday season will be bursting with activities and I will be there to see, explore, experience and enjoy. First things first, arriving in mid July, the first day I will take in a river view of Paris; situated along the river Seine is every building of note in Paris. A boat trip will introduce the cultural and historical aspects of Paris and give me a chance to get over the long flight. Above all, it is the art and culture that has my attention, this viewpoint may differ with time spent in Paris. First Day, Visits to Musee du Louve (home of my friend Lisa) Musse d’ Orsay ( former grand railway station) Musee de I Orangerie ( 19th century painting) Musee Picasso Musee de Victor Hugo Musee d art Petit Palais ( Museum of fine Art) Grand Palais ( Science Museum) Notre Dame Pont Alexandre 11 ( Ornate Bridge) And lunch at ...

My first Blog

Catherine in Paris, Hoping that all my friends will follow my trip as I wind my way through the galleries in Paris.