Mercure Nogent Sur Marne 3m Nogent-sur-Marne

... off my coat, wrapped a scarf around my neck and headed off into the city. Walking down the street I couldn't help smiling at everything, I still couldn't get over the fact that I was there! And all rugged up, I almost felt like I was a Parisian myself. It was such a cool feeling. My first stop was at the main post office where I had to pick up a parcel from my parents back home with signed paperwork and photos etc, along with my music collection on usb ...

... way! The anticipation set in, my palms sweating, my knees weak as we stood in the line for the top, third floor and highest point of the Tower, and right as we reached the ticket booth . . . .suspense . . . CLOSED!!!!! WHAT???? Ahh sweet relief! THANK YOU Jesus!!!! I am terrified of heights and Les convinced me that if we were going to the Tower then we were going big or going home, which meant if we were going up in the ...

... s sanitary. I realize that it is very famous but put the gift shop somewhere else. The Eiffel Tower was massive! It was much bigger than I expected it to be. We stopped on all three floors! It was very cool to look out over such a large city, it kind of gave you some perspective on how big the city really was. On our last night we went on a tour of the city at night and it was really cool! It is ...

... so many seem to dress well, but in the end the effect is the same. As for the other French stereotypes - nobody was really rude to us, and we didn't notice any particular examples of cowardice, although I wasn't really putting on my mean face that much. We didn't actually like the food but since we, especially me, tend to like our food simple (i.e. bland) and straightforward (meaning listed in English) that was probably more due to us than them. And we also don't drink wine ...

... on strike at the time. C'est la vie. We briskly (Nicolas has developed a particularly efficient gait that is ~2x mine!) walked down to the Seine River islands (Île Saint-Louis and Île de la Cité ). We had scrumptuous ice cream at the real Berthillion ice creamery. I think I had passionfruit sorbet, but whatever it was, it was good! We continued our ...

... thing called St Georges Lafayette or however you spell it, and the staff were lovely. Slimon i think his name was, was absolutely fabulous and he shouted us to their finest bottle of wine. Of course I couldn't drink it but, still. Anyway, as an 11 year old, I had seen many wonders and I hope to go back again soon. Paris is awesome. Also just a tip, don't hire a car when in Paris. The streets are hell and the rules don't affect anyone, don't drive.

... and w would just yell out "Thats seven". Anyway we found the Zoo and entered with anticipation. When opened they constructed a 90' high concrete mountain with internal stairs and allowed mountain goats to roam on it. But it was closed as it was falling apart. Then we saw signs that the bears, lions, polar bear, gorilla and elephants were no longer present as the Zoo was in such disrepair that they could no longer safely and humanely ...

... to go tell him where it was. Ok, so I'm in their country and I should be nice to them and try speak their language and all, BAH! I'm not racist, I just hate the French. Long version. Dot points for your pleasure: - I **** in your general direction. - Dog poo. Everywhere. Especially under your boots. The native inhabitant of Paris is not rude frenchman, as you'd expect, but dog poo. If you stay still for long enough you can see the ...

... and Sister and we added Notre-Dame Cathedral and the Chateau de Verseilles to the list. One downside was the pushy tourists, particularly at the Chataeu de Verseilles. I know that there are language barriers there, but elbowing someone out of the way just isn't cool! The other downside was the junky woman who elbowed me in the side when I was walking past her! She didn't hurt me, but it was very very weird! I'm going ...

Arrived in Paris late Saturday night and promptly got lost. Met up with my friend Aly after a bit of confusion and spent Sunday sightseeing. Monday got lost again, somehow I ended up at the Louvre. Went to see the Paris ...