The City of Lights

Paris. . . synonymous with romance, the Eiffel Tower, l'Arc de Triomphe, the Louvre. It is the gateway and the exit point of our 2 month European adventure. We had heard so much from others, some positive, much negative-- crowded, dirty, expensive. We're glad we stayed open to its possibilities and that we saved time to enjoy it at the end of our journey. Our time in this beautiful city has been a continuation of our entire European experience.
Our first delight was arriving at our hotel, booked and paid for through Hotwire, to find a first class room steps away from the Seine, the Metro and a fantastic view of La Tour Eiffel. We have visited all the major sights and found them to be crowded with tourists, just like us, wanting to experience the Paris they've always dreamed of. We've also walked the side streets, dined in quiet bistros, and experienced exchanges with polite Parisians.
We're ready to return home. We miss our friends and family, our neighbourhood, and the smell of BC air. We're tired of wearing the same clothes for 2 months and sleeping in a different bed every few days. And yet the magic of this time will remain in our hearts and minds forever.
This will be our last post from Europe but we'll finish up with a final post once we're back home. Thanks for joining us on our adventure. A votre santé!
Susan