je t'aime paris

I think I should take advantage of this time to recap my adventures in Paris, France while my roommates are falling in love with Paris themselves this weekend.

The weather was quite bipolar, but we enjoyed ourselves very much. Unfortunately, it was pouring when we went to Versailles so we couldn't see the gardens without getting drenched. Also, we didn't make it to the top of the Notre Dame to chill with the gargoyles. Next time!
These photos are a compilation from various cameras (mostly Steph's).

The first night, we went to the Eiffel Tower and got caught at the top in a lightening storm.

View from the top of the tower

Approaching Sacre Coeur. The steps were too much for me to handle, but apparently this place has one of the best views of the city.

I need my cafe au lait in the morning to function.

I love the fact that I can see the Eiffel Tower from any point in the city.

Artistrocats

Jardin du Luxembourg. It was so beautiful and relaxing here. Steph and I sat here, people-watched, and ate our macarons :]

Little kids would race these boats around the pond with wooden sticks.

From the top of the Arc de Triomphe. Oh Javier..

After Javier and Jose left, Steph made me be the reader of maps. It was quite difficult with tiny little street signs on the sides of buildings. Also, everything is a lot closer than they seem on the map.

After eating ice cream, the rain stopped and we saw A DOUBLE RAINBOW.

Where Steph introduced me to David Sedaris.

When buildings are under renovation, they put up these poster boards so tourists can still see what they're supposed to be looking at. "a facade of the facade."

There was something about the city that intrigued me and captured my heart (cheesy, but whatever). I was quite nervous to come to Paris in the first place because of how the French hate Americans, but with the exception of 2 rude waiters, I had an amazing time here. People were nice and patient (they spoke English). The food was amazing. The atmosphere was lively. It was the opposite of everything people warned me.

I shall return. one day. after learning French.