Paris the city of love and La Rochelle the city of sailing.
We spent 5 days in Paris and there we caught up with our mates from NZ, Naomi and Andy. One thing that stood out when were visiting Paris, is that there winters are really really cold!!! By cold I mean really cold!
So when we stayed in our hotel for 2 nights with Andy and Naomi, Pac and I didnt think to bring lots of clothes. So you can imagine how cold we were and how we soon discovered the way of wearing a piece of clothing 4 different ways!! By this I mean the normal way, then backwards, then inside out and inside out round the wrong way!! Haha we were so chic and smelt so good!
Apart from the clothes we all had a great time in Paris. The Champs Elysees was all lit up for christmas and looked amazing. In front of the City Council buliding was an ice skating rink also for christmas and full of young people. La Defence had the arch lit up and looked incredible with the changing lights. Under La Defence there was also a grand market for chrsitmas, with people selling all sorts of things.
Randomly we went to see Jim Morrisons and Oscar Wildes grave in Paris. The first cemetry that I have been to, that is a major tourist attraction. Really strange.
My highlight of the trip was eating breakfast under the statue in Place de Republic. We had fresh warm crossiants and pain au chocolate, cheese and nutella........ what more could you ask for???? haha a squirell would top it off tho!!!
La Rochelle is a city right on the coast of south west France and its gorgeous. Full of boats and beautiful beaches, im so coming back here in summer! We caught up with another mate Andrew and spent 2 nights in La Rochelle.
We spent most of time walking around the Vieux Port (old harbour). This is the heart
We spent most of time walking around the Vieux Port (old harbour). This is the heart
of the city, pituresque and is lined with restaurants. La Rochelle has beautifully maintained its past architecture and when you walk down the old cobbled roads, its like you are walking thru history.
We introduced Andrew to savoury crepes in a small restaurant. If you have never tried savoury crepes its a must when you come to france! I think Andrew really enjoyed them as he asked for a further crepe for dessert!
We introduced Andrew to savoury crepes in a small restaurant. If you have never tried savoury crepes its a must when you come to france! I think Andrew really enjoyed them as he asked for a further crepe for dessert!
MERRY CHRISTMAS!
Hope everyone has a very happy christmas xxxxx
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