We went to Versailles today... Huge. I still cannot believe how big it is. Almost sickening!! The best part was the gardens... So many fountains and neat things to see. We rented a row boat and went through the grand canal on the estate. It was magical!! We only crashed into the wall once and the sun came out during our journey... Thank God!! I have never been so cold in my life. It snowed briefly and the French people made fun of our scarves hats and gloves. I guess we are whimps. Tonight we walked along the Seine and saw the Louvre all lit up. The Eiffel Tower beamed its light at us and we saw some pretty amazing couture gowns on display in shop windows. Everything is just so big here. Enormous. We have been here two days and haven't seen even half of this place. But- I went to a boulangerie for some sweets and had real quiche from and outdoor market... That must count for something!! Now I just have to stop saying "si" instead of "oui" and I should be good to go.
I miss Jeepers!!! There are so many cute small dogs here, but nine like him. And he has the courtesy to not poop on the sidewalk.... I've almost slipped a dozen times.
Okay its past midnight and this beast I'd tired. Niht!!!
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sounds like you are having a fantastic time. take care jamie
We miss you!!!! I LOVE your descriptions of Paris, isn't it wonderful?!?! Try to find the Trois Maillots cafe--go downstairs to see the beautiful belly dancers (and be prepared to have them pull you up on the tables to dance with them)!! AH, PARIS!!! xoxo
I know you miss jeepers but who else do you miss????
First of all - I freakin' LOVE you - you are the only other person I've ever seen spell wimp "whimp" - my 6th grade English teacher marked me down on an essay for that one. Or maybe it was a short story.
Don't worry so much about the si/oui thing. Once you get to Italy, si will be sooo en vogue. I remember practicing the French phrase for "May I please have a ticket for ten rides on the Metro" all the way from my hotel to the station, only to open my mouth and have "Me pudiera dar un billete de diez viajes, por favor?" The lady just frowned at me and sold me the ticket.
Of course, the young Parisian studying with me in Spain told me it's always better to speak English, rather than Spanish, when in Paris, because, "If you speak Spanish, we hate you. If you speak English, we hate you, but at least you have money."
I love Versailles! Isn't it the definition of symmentry? Or is it a Kuato incidence?
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