In a few short hours (Don't let me down, Aer Lingus) my Mum will be in Paris for 4 days! I can't wait to bring her everywhere, eat in the places I love, walk around the streets and soak up the sun!
Someone else is in Paris today, but unfortunately I don't think we'll be having dinner together.
Friday
Wednesday
Tuesday
Cycling in Paris is so much fun. I bought a week long ticket for the Velibs, it was only 5euro. Every journey up to 30 minutes is free! Perfect for getting to places near by when I don't feel like walking or taking the metro. I haven't cycled in ages though so this sudden burst is taking its' toll on me, ma derrière is so sore!
There's an Outdoor cinema in Parc Villette during the summer so we're going to see Lost in Translation tonight. It's 2€ entry fee, and it's meant to be a nice evening (weather wise).
There's an Outdoor cinema in Parc Villette during the summer so we're going to see Lost in Translation tonight. It's 2€ entry fee, and it's meant to be a nice evening (weather wise).
Monday
Thursday
Bastille has come and gone. Regretfully, I slept in too late to go and watch the parade, so had to make do with tv footage instead. I didn't think he could get any scarier, but turns out that Sarkozy standing on a tank is a pretty disturbing image! He's going to Dublin next week to tell us to have a second referendum, quite cheeky of him.
I think I'll get a year long subscription for the Velib, it's only €29 which isn't bad. We went for a cycle along the canal yesterday. It really reminded me of the docklands in Dublin, nice places to eat there too. The beach starts next week. I hope the weather is good for it. It's really weird these days, hot and cold.
The days are flying by here, it's so easy to wander around for a day and feel like you've done nothing... in a good way, if that makes sense?
I read outside Shakespeare and Co for half an hour the other day. I found a cute little parc on the top of the Ile de La Cité! It's tiny, but sweet. I love Place Des Vosges but the grass is always quite dry.
Went to Museé Rodain last Sunday, the gardens are lovely and the sculptures even better. Anyone who is coming to visit soon (ah-hem, Mum)... I wouldn't say no to the August issues of Vogue and Vanity Fair.... :)
I bought Elle magazine the other day, featuring Carla Bruni (who else) on the cover. The pissed off looking salesman, took it from me and said "Bah, Carla. Encore!"!
I think I'll get a year long subscription for the Velib, it's only €29 which isn't bad. We went for a cycle along the canal yesterday. It really reminded me of the docklands in Dublin, nice places to eat there too. The beach starts next week. I hope the weather is good for it. It's really weird these days, hot and cold.
The days are flying by here, it's so easy to wander around for a day and feel like you've done nothing... in a good way, if that makes sense?
I read outside Shakespeare and Co for half an hour the other day. I found a cute little parc on the top of the Ile de La Cité! It's tiny, but sweet. I love Place Des Vosges but the grass is always quite dry.
Went to Museé Rodain last Sunday, the gardens are lovely and the sculptures even better. Anyone who is coming to visit soon (ah-hem, Mum)... I wouldn't say no to the August issues of Vogue and Vanity Fair.... :)
I bought Elle magazine the other day, featuring Carla Bruni (who else) on the cover. The pissed off looking salesman, took it from me and said "Bah, Carla. Encore!"!
Monday
So I basically stayed in on Friday and Saturday, trying to shake off my cold thing. Yesterday we went to La Louvre, for free. It's ridiculously big, and because it was free, it was very very busy. Got an ice cream from Amorino after and sat by the river. There was a bit of a breeze aswell, which was nice.
Wandered around Rue Mouffetard and Pantheon area today, then up to Montmartre.
I can't wait for visitors to start coming!
Whenever I eat somewhere, or walk down a different street, I'm always thinking about who I can show it to! Cheesey but true!
Wandered around Rue Mouffetard and Pantheon area today, then up to Montmartre.
I can't wait for visitors to start coming!
Whenever I eat somewhere, or walk down a different street, I'm always thinking about who I can show it to! Cheesey but true!
Friday
Found a cute little cafe along Canal St Martin... they do Mojitos (and various other cocktails) for €5. It's so nice to have one in the evening and people watch (my favourite pastime!).
The weather has been a bit Irish over the last few days, huge showers and the like.
I've got a cold/throat/ear thing which isn't too pleasant but it can't be helped. This weekend there's a music festival on in Paris so I think I'll be going to that on Friday evening, Saturday will be a day at the Mosque, and on Sunday the museums are free so we're going to tackle the Louvre!
It'll probably be very busy, but I want to take advantage of the Mayors generosity!
Happy 4th Ya'll!
The weather has been a bit Irish over the last few days, huge showers and the like.
I've got a cold/throat/ear thing which isn't too pleasant but it can't be helped. This weekend there's a music festival on in Paris so I think I'll be going to that on Friday evening, Saturday will be a day at the Mosque, and on Sunday the museums are free so we're going to tackle the Louvre!
It'll probably be very busy, but I want to take advantage of the Mayors generosity!
Happy 4th Ya'll!
Tuesday
Went up to Sacré Cœur this evening for a walk. The City Of Lights was looking a bit dark, but still pretty. We were sitting on the steps chatting when one of the girls (Known as Shaz to us!) saw a man stealing a bag from people a few steps in front of us. She ran after and grabbed him, and got the bag back! Very exciting stuff! The people weren't as grateful as they should have been. Montmarte can be such a paradox. It's so quiet in some areas, with lots of little bistros and small windy streets. Then you turn a corner and find miscreants like the thief or the Clichy area!
Took advantage of the €2 cinema today and went to see a film called Definitely, Maybe....... It was awful!
Going to see In Bruges tomorrow. It's about some Irish lads... who go to Bruges! Speaking of Irish lads, Brian Cowen is in Paris this week for some EU lark. France takes over the Presidency of the EU tomorrow so I think Sarkozy is going to (try) and sort us out! In a nod to this, La Tour Eiffel was light up with blue lights tonight, instead of its' usual yellow.... I prefer the yellow.
Took advantage of the €2 cinema today and went to see a film called Definitely, Maybe....... It was awful!
Going to see In Bruges tomorrow. It's about some Irish lads... who go to Bruges! Speaking of Irish lads, Brian Cowen is in Paris this week for some EU lark. France takes over the Presidency of the EU tomorrow so I think Sarkozy is going to (try) and sort us out! In a nod to this, La Tour Eiffel was light up with blue lights tonight, instead of its' usual yellow.... I prefer the yellow.
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