So Paris was the first city we visited in this trip. Gonna write about places that we have been to and food that we have tried. Be prepared to be bombarded by almost 20 takes of selfies with the Eiffel tower though.. #sorrynotsorry
The metro ride to our airbnb accommodation in city centre from airport was uneventful until we reached the Drancy Stop where we were asked to leave the train, in french. Later we found out from a few helpful french people that all trains would not move for at least another 2 hours. Meaning, we were stranded in this stop unless we use bus. I am still not sure what really happened on that day.
It was unbelievably hot on that day due to the intense heatwave. From a 12- degree Irish summer to 40-degree Europe summer, it was a huge difference for me. Despite the scorching heat, the public transport in Paris (in fact, in most of the european cities i have visited) has no air conditioning! Which makes me think that we asians are really pampered somehow :\
I can safely say that it was the hottest day in my life.
Canal Saint Martin
Look at the number of people drinking next to it!
Walked for about 2 hours to look for this Famous L' As Du Fallafel place for dinner but we ended up very disappointed. It is overrated, i did not even finish mine.
Place de la Republique
Take a look at the graffiti! At least i thought those were just vandalism when we were there. While trying to search online the name of this monument, i read that they are actually tributes to the Charlie Hebdo victims.
Random streets in Paris
The beautiful balconies in Paris.
The Louvre
The family portrait pose 1.0
I have to admit that i never get the spellings correct. lourve?louvre?
We wanted to visit Mona Lisa at first but we gave up when we saw the queue..plus..we are both not people who understand/appreciate art.....we did not even make an effort to find out what is the ticket price. I know Mona Lisa is famous but if you ask me why is it famous i have no clue...because she has no eyebrows? Don't slap me..i am just being honest.
I regret so much of not even peeking through the pyramids to see the Museum. What was i thinking?! Alright...was too focus on taking pictures. Sigh. Wanted to go back after watching the Davinci code. Am i too late?
L'Escargot Montogueil
It was just average..again..remind yourself not to follow websites lists when it comes to food..the restaurant is full of tourists.
La Madeleine
I am not 100% sure if this is La Madeleine..i thought it looks like the pantheon...I just randomly took this on the way to Champs-Élysées..But dang, it looks gorgeous inside from googleimage.
Arc de Triomphe
Have to fight for this spot to get a picture with this Arch.
Laduree
Eiffel Tower
Family pose portrait 2.0....
I know...i don't know what is this..
He said he looks like the hunchback in Notredame in this photo.
We spent half day walking around the Eiffel Tower. At night, there were so many people sitting with their picnic blankets on the grass. The environment is just so beautiful. We just sat there for hours, looking at the Eiffel tower with sandwiches we bought at the food stall near the bridge. YUM! And Don't miss the flashing show at 11.00pm!
Wanted to crop the couple out but i find it kinda amusing that they were wearing shirts of the same color like us!..like a mirror.
We had like less than five minutes here before we rushed for our bus ride. During that five minutes, we happened to hear the church bells ringing in noon! The gargoyles are so cool...speaking of which..i haven't finished watching the hunchback of notre dame..i fell asleep during the movie in our airbnb apartment.
I can't believe i don't have a picture of Pain aux raisins! It was my favourite food in Paris! okay..we haven't tried foie gras and duck dishes......
It is so delicious that i bought each whenever i passed by a bakery. YOU HAVE TO TRY!
Also, we read online that Bordier Butter is another must try when you are in Paris. We walked all the way to the shop to get it only to find out it is tasteless? I just can't eat any butter after falling in love with IRISH CREAMERY BUTTER. They are the best of the best, sorry france...
This was my first time to a country where i don't speak the language. I only know merci. There were a few funny occasions..
We wanted to buy shampoo but we ended up buying hair conditioner because we missed the word apres. I also remember going to a crepe shop wanting to order a crepe but i can't read the menu at all. It was all in french and the person doesn't speak english. So i randomly chose poulet and it was sooooooo so good.
In summary, PARIS is freaking BIGGGG! We had to use old school free maps while exploring instead of googlemaps because we had limited data with our sim card! We got ours from prepaid zero. It's just too expensive in my opinion...29 € for 250MB.
