Touching down on Charles De Gaulle Airport in Paris, a sudden rush of excitement and joy came over me. First and foremost I am challenging myself to speak French and experiencing the french culture all over again. Another is that I got to travel when it is NOT WINTER! Experiencing my first (well kinda second time) of a European summer! Even-though most people are on holidays during this time of month, it is wonderful to be here because you can just go galavanting around any place outside and the best part is, is that it doesn’t get dark till 10pm at night! One of the things I seem to miss a lot when I go over to Europe during the winter months!
Ahh Pariiii. The city of lights! People love or dislike this city, however I think every time I land in Paris, I start to love the city more. Prior to coming to Paris, I have been watching a lot of movies that features Paris and whenever I see it, it gives me goosebumps as I count down the days when I finally reach this city! Bam! Here I am.
Catching the train to the city and then reached the hotel, got ready and then headed out to St. Germain area a.k.a the latin quarter and caught up with Neil & Alicia. It was really good to catch up for dinner with them and the great news of their engagement! Congratulations to my wonderful friends! A pity I have missed out on my ‘frog legs!’ I had the chance to try, but when it came to order food we forgot to order it. ‘Quelle dommage!’ Well I have all the time to try it. Nevertheless, from what I have heard, they taste like ‘chicken and fish’ - “fishken or chickish?”
Staying away from the usual tourist attractions, we headed down the Palais et Jardin du Luxembourg. We were hoping the weather would be holding up as there was 'possible showers' (as per my weather on iPhone!) but I am glad most of the day was find. Firstly sitting down in the garden watching a few people playing tennis in the sports area of the garden. It was nice just to watch them play and see the passers-by. 
Afterwards walked near the palace and saw a big water feature, where children were playing with toy boats and people having lunch around the garden. There was also a replica of the Statue of Liberty, a gift from the French to the Americans all those years ago.
Passed by more gardens and statues before having Italian for lunch. Afterwards, we took the metro to Invalides, where we went to the Hôtel des Invalides and got to view Napoléon Bonaparte's resting place in the church close by. It was a mother-trucker of a huge coffin (If I can call it a coffin!) and into the museum of World War I & II.
Despite me feeling tired, it was a great day. Had dinner close by our hotel before heading to our room to sleep.
Until then..
See ya later
V x
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