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... the palace. It was just like Disneyland, I tell ya, with all the lines. By the time we actually stepped foot into Versailles, it was 11:30 am.<br><br>Finally, we got to see the rooms so lavishly decorated. I think my favorite things were the beds that had ostrich feathers at the top. I wonder if that will ever come back into fashion? The Hall of Mirrors was cool, but I must admit it did not ever strike me that I was in the REAL Versailles in the REAL Hall of Mirrors ...

... who towered above the other birds with his long, sharp beak. Soon, they were getting super aggressive and we let the kids loose on them. Sam and Ella went running along scaring them away. Poor little Ella. She had a great opportunity to tell me the truth today about something small, but she decided to lie again. Breaks my heart so deeply! She had become really excited about getting ice cream and said, "Iiiii get Ice Cream! .... Brother doesn't get any!". ... We've ...

... and all night and there is never a rest from the noise. But its also a place to stay and I'm grateful! There is one more benefit that I was not aware of..its the season of SALES!!! This is Paris and they must clear their shelves of last season's offerings, so everyting must go and I will be sure to take advantage of their generosity. My days will be easier now. I will have a place to cook, to work, to rest, and to drop off my bags as I go off again to ...

... shopping. We didn't end up buying anything but we fell in love with the area. Afterwards we made our way to Pont Neuf bridge which crosses the Seine. We took a boat ride with our class called Bateau Mouche. It showed us many monuments but from the view from the river. It was way too cold this day though. Thursday July 3 Today at school we had a session on the Frenche legal system, in preparation for our visit to the Cour de Cassation. We went on the tour ...

Sion: This is the first dry day we've had - how refreshing! We took a shortcut through le Jardin du Luxembourg on our way to le Panthéon, les arcades de lutèce, la Place de la Contrescarpe (le quartier latin), et Le Musée National du Moyen Age, otherwise known as Musée de Cluny. After our self-guided tour we made our way back to the park and tried to ignore the students' constant questions about when we were going to stop for lunch. Little did ...

... le monde et tu prends l'ascenseur jusqu'au restaurant Jules Vernes. Bonne idée! Mais on regarde le menu et seulement pour le déjeuner, il fallait que tu payes de 75 à 100 euros par personnes pour manger. On pensait d'inviter Pierre et Sophie pour aller déjeuner au Jules Vernes, mais pour $500, je pense qu'on va faire autre chose. Aujourd'hui, je suis revenu à la maison à moitié mort. J'avais l'impression qu'un truck m'avait pass ...

... go can seem like an eternity. But they are clean! The girls got an educations as we walked by all the various sex shops. Then another 20 minute walk home to have supper and a delicious fruit salad. After we wanted some ice cream so walked up to the Gare L'Est. saw a group of 20 kids sitting on the floor playing cards waiting for their train. Reminisced about backpacking around Europe 17 years ago and how exciting it was.No ice cream ...

... early so that we could hit the Arc and the Champs Elyses before heading for the airport. Wouldn't you know that the Metro would be shut down by the police as we head back to the shuttle-buses, Cate and I would get the meanest cabbie in the world and the bus would be so crowded that we deemed it impolite to scarf down our picnics of paninis and mini-wines. But we made it to the airport and that's all that matters.....for now.

... of the time. He is a good sport for coming along to the shopping district. We did get him a notebook finally. We couldn't found an office supply store, so we got him one from Disney (Pirates of the Caribbean) The picture is him writing his journal.

... level now, but they are perfect for later-you always have to leave something for next time! After that adventure, I plan on going back to Puerto Rico for a week or so to visit the Grandparents and photograph the island again. I would like to see if I can rent a 6x9 panoramic camera for this trip. That would be nice :) We will have to see! Back to the NEXT trip, I realized that for this "nostalgic"idea to come across, I need to get to know my sites and 1 day wont ...