Wednesday, August 28, 2013

Paris in Pictures

We've FINALLY landed in Paris. I cannot express how glad I am to be here - this trip has been A LONG time coming let me tell you.  At one stage last week it was looking like the trip might have to be postponed for family reasons.  There was also some sort of medical drama on the flight over from Singapore and I was SURE they were going to turn the plane around at one stage (they didn't, but the sick passenger and his wife got bumped up to a first class suite so he could lay flat - there's a nifty little scam if you simply MUST travel in a suite but cannot afford it.).

So far we've done quite a bit of wandering, trying to see "all the sites" if that is even possible. EVERYWHERE you look in Paris there is a stunning piece of architecture to admire...the beauty is somewhat overwhelming! If feels like each amazing building "should be" some amazing landmark...but many of them are just apartments or stores, with the occasional old palace that is now a post office or something thrown in for good measure.

I know that Paris has a tonne of "must eat" places but I've not booked into any of them bar Frenchie on our second last night. I wanted to be able to "go with the flow" and just pop into somewhere that looks good as we're out and about wandering, rather than rushing here, there and everywhere to get to the must-dine locations. Maybe that's a mistake, but I'm hoping it's going to make for a relaxing, fly-by-the-seat-of-our-pants kind of trip (well, as much as a control freak can fly-by-the-seat of her pants that is).

So, sit back, relax and come and explore Paris with me...

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

So, that's the sights - but what have we eaten?  We've only had a few meals out so far...sitting at the sidewalk tables of various bistros that have been in the neighbourhoods we're exploring. Great food, but those little sidewalk tables are NOT made for big-boned ladies like moi that's for sure.

I'm VERY excited that I got to try real Onion Soup...in Paris. It was wonderful, though they could've served me dishwater and I would've thought that was amazing too! So far The Boy's highlight has been a meal of Confit Duck on Rue Cler this afternoon (though he said it wasn't as good as the Confit Duck that Restaurant Atelier in Glebe dishes up, natch).

 

We've also made great friends with our local boulangerie and supermarket - it's a tasty, but cheap way to have a French(ish) meal without blowing the budget. We've rented an apartment for our week in Paris that has a full sized kitchen so we're enjoying these throw together meals of ours. I've also noticed a few fromageries and charcuteries nearby so I plan to pay them a visit sometime soon...once I get over my nerves at having to do sign language to order cheese in front of a tres chic French person!


Au revoir!

20 comments:

  1. Paris is just wonderful, isn't it? Not sure when I'll get back there so it's nice to hear about it from you. Enjoy!

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  2. Looking forward to being an armchair traveller this week - it's such a beautiful city and your photos are fab. Can't wait to see your next post!

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  3. Wonderful! So glad you've arrived safe and are enjoying Paris. Have a great time!

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  4. am so jealous of your paris trip! i am dying to go! cant wait for more paris news!

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  5. Paris is so beautiful! And the food there is so yum - especially from the local boulangeries!

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  6. You lucky thing - a holiday in Paris! Have a wonderful time sampling all the Parisian food! :D

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  7. Hello Mel. Look at you blogging from Paris...as you do! It all looks wonderful. Reading and looking at your photos is like a tiny escape from the outback for a few moments.

    I think it is great that you are attempting the fly-by-the-seat of her pants thing, this is something I have difficulty with too! Enjoy and happy travels.

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  8. awwww this brings me back memories of Paris last year - even remembered seeing the key locks. so need to go back to Europe one day...

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  9. Thanks for posting these great pics! I am going to Paris in just over a month's time and this makes me look forward to my trip to Paris even more! Enjoy your trip!

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  10. So much envy! I hope you're eating enough pastries, cheese and baguettes for all of us :)

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  11. Aww lovely photos mel. I have serious travel envy right now. enjoy xx

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  12. oh Paris *sigh*! What a gorgeous city. You've brought back many memories. Enjoy it xo

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  13. i am enjoying reading your travel and food joys! Great pics Mel! And there's nothing wrong with fly by pants plans. Paris is a great place to wander, find and discover gems. Enjoy, enjoy, enjoy! :)

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  14. What's the story with the padlocks? Have you been to a boucherie yet?

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  15. It looks like you're having a fantastic time! I think the DIY French meals are just a fantastic way of experiencing Paris - straight from the boulangerie!

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  16. Paris looks amazing, I can't wait to visit at the end of the year!

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  17. It's such a beautiful city!! Hope you are having fun ^^

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  18. i love Paris and really miss it!
    hope you are having an awesome time and can't wait to see more food / sight seeing pics!

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  19. Been way too long, I need to go back! Ahhh sweet sweet Paris.

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