Paris

Trip Start Jul 30, 2008
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Where I stayed
Francois' Flat
(Paris hotels)

Flag of France  , Île-de-France,
Tuesday, August 5, 2008

We made our way out of Dublin yesterday and to France via the always on-time (no really, they pride themselves on this fact alone) RyanAir. After arriving in France, we spent the morning look for a luggage locker as most French luggage workers were on strike (not really, but kidding aside, the French are notorious strikers and the first luggage locker we went to was mysteriously "out of service."). Anyway, once we found one that was open, we dropped our bags off and did, what else, but enjoy some coffee and a crepe in a cafe overlooking Notre Dame.

We then met up with one of our hosts for the next two nights in Paris, Thomas and made our way to his apartment. We then enjoyed a night of fine food, fine conversation, and fine drink before we headed to bed (at a respectable 1:00).

Today, we spent sightseeing visiting the Bastille, Eiffel Tower (which someone recommended to us, and boy they were right), Arc De' Triumph, and Napoleon's Tomb (to pay our respects). At the moment we our making our arrangements into Spain (which of course we would have to do at the last minute while everyone in Europe seems to be heading there for holiday, plus there is a big festival going on, so much for planning). If all goes well, you will hear from us next in the Basque Country.

Ou Revoir,

Your handsome vagabonds
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gerigrd
gerigrd on Aug 5, 2008 at 07:41PM

Gruel Picture of Jonathan
FYI: The picture of Jonathan in front of the 'gruel' sign pays tribute to Matthew Gruel who is Jonathan's good friend and college roommate at Whitworth College in Spokane.
Just helping you fill in the blanks, JP, for people who might be wandering....

erinonat
erinonat on Aug 5, 2008 at 08:16PM

So fun!
You guys are wonderful.

grueler
grueler on Aug 8, 2008 at 04:15PM

Re: Gruel Picture of Jonathan
WOOHOO!! HOW WAS THE FOOD MAN? EVERYTHING YOU COULD DREAM OF AND MORE? AND HOW 'BOUT THE SCHOFFERHOFFER? TELL ME YOU DIDN'T FORGET THE SCHOFFERHOFFER!!!

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