Bonjour. Boujour. Oui sait vrai! Paris en printemps s'etait formidable!!!(Translation for NonFrenchies: Hello. Hello. Yes it's true! Paris in springtime was fantastic!!!)Literally! Who knew flights could even come that cheap! Well they can and they did. So thanks to an early birthday present ($) for Ronnie and these incredibly cheap flights we were able to fly to Paris for a couple of days. Just got back today. I have a feeling some of you may be sitting there thinking "surely this is a joke, she doesn't actually mean to say that the flight was a penny". It was truly 0.01£ on the way there and 3£ return (plus some small taxes/fees). Anyways on to Paris... Springtime in Paris is truly amazing! We had such a lovely time there. The scenery is just breathtaking- from so many angles of the city. We spent quite a bit of time under the Eiffle Tower!
Our picnic under the tower was particular special; baguettes, brie cheese, caviar, pate, orange juice (okay so the orange juice wasn't exactly
a perfect fit, but it did the trick!). Well the picnic was particularly special untill it started to rain!
But we made the most of it and still had a great time and great weather the rest of the time! We visited St. Micheal, (of course you have to pronounce that in French- it's much prettier:
St. Michele), saw
Notre Dame cathedral,
La Tour Eiffel, and
Versailles. We had heard so many great things about the Queen's Hamlet at Versailles from our dear friend Ang and knew we just had to check it out- it was worth every single step it took to get out to it through the NEVERENDING gardens!!!! (Yes Ang we walked!!) We also pigged out on Crepes!
(And please take it easy on us with our matching green jackets-we're working with a limited wardrobe until our boxes arrive) We were also able to get tickets to the opera- la Platee (neither of us had heard of it before either). But it was wonderful and was performed in the most gorgeous opera house.
The real ones with the big balconies (were we sat) and the huge chandelier and curtain. We had to wait two hours in line for "last minute tickets" but it was well worth it! You know it's amazing you can get opera tickets for the same price as a movie! Mind you, you can also get tickets that cost more than our flights and hotels combined! Well we had such a nice time in Paris and would recommend to all. It was unbelievable, everyone was sooo nice and friendly and we had such great service everywhere we went- what a complete opposite experience from our honeymoon! We just feel soooo blessed to have had such a great relaxing and fun trip right before we head into this anticipated season of ministry. God gives such amazing gifts to His children!!!!
Bonjour. Boujour. Oui sait vrai! Paris en printemps s'etait formidable!!!(Translation for NonFrenchies: Hello. Hello. Yes it's true! Paris in springtime was fantastic!!!)Literally! Who knew flights could even come that cheap! Well they can and they did. So thanks to an early birthday present ($) for Ronnie and these incredibly cheap flights we were able to fly to Paris for a couple of days. Just got back today. I have a feeling some of you may be sitting there thinking "surely this is a joke, she doesn't actually mean to say that the flight was a penny". It was truly 0.01£ on the way there and 3£ return (plus some small taxes/fees). Anyways on to Paris... Springtime in Paris is truly amazing! We had such a lovely time there. The scenery is just breathtaking- from so many angles of the city. We spent quite a bit of time under the Eiffle Tower! 
Our picnic under the tower was particular special; baguettes, brie cheese, caviar, pate, orange juice (okay so the orange juice wasn't exactly
a perfect fit, but it did the trick!). Well the picnic was particularly special untill it started to rain!
But we made the most of it and still had a great time and great weather the rest of the time! We visited St. Micheal, (of course you have to pronounce that in French- it's much prettier: St. Michele), saw Notre Dame cathedral, La Tour Eiffel, and Versailles. We had heard so many great things about the Queen's Hamlet at Versailles from our dear friend Ang and knew we just had to check it out- it was worth every single step it took to get out to it through the NEVERENDING gardens!!!! (Yes Ang we walked!!) We also pigged out on Crepes!
(And please take it easy on us with our matching green jackets-we're working with a limited wardrobe until our boxes arrive) We were also able to get tickets to the opera- la Platee (neither of us had heard of it before either). But it was wonderful and was performed in the most gorgeous opera house. 
The real ones with the big balconies (were we sat) and the huge chandelier and curtain. We had to wait two hours in line for "last minute tickets" but it was well worth it! You know it's amazing you can get opera tickets for the same price as a movie! Mind you, you can also get tickets that cost more than our flights and hotels combined! Well we had such a nice time in Paris and would recommend to all. It was unbelievable, everyone was sooo nice and friendly and we had such great service everywhere we went- what a complete opposite experience from our honeymoon! We just feel soooo blessed to have had such a great relaxing and fun trip right before we head into this anticipated season of ministry. God gives such amazing gifts to His children!!!!
5 comments:
a penny eh? Can't imagine anything better!! Can't wait to see the pictures!
Sorry, having some delays with the pictures. Hopefully soon you faithful commenters! How I love to read comments!
Ok guys...that Paris stuff has me itching to come visit...the opera house looks amazing...hey and so do the green jackets(me and Bruce have been known to wear a red jacket at the same time)!
Love you both!
Beautiful pictures! Sounds like you had a fantastic time...right on for you!!!! :)
I think that your trip was cheaper than galaxyland in Edmonton!! Looks like such a great time...pretty sweet b-day gift, Ronnie...You have an awesome wife!
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