The End Of Contiki: Paris!

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Our last stop for Contiki was Paris! I have to say it was probably the place I was most excited to see too! The Eiffel Tower, The Moulin Rouge, Notre Dame, Disney Land...such an amazing exploration awaited us! I have to say what I did not expect was the beauty. The city is so well planned, so symmetrical and full of wonderful, large, green gardens. These beautiful gardens were so enjoyable and I made sure I found time everyday I was in Paris to sit, enjoy and soak up the sun. 

Sun!!! Real, nice, warm sun! It was amazing! 

I do not understand how it can be so close to London and yet London can have no sun at all! 

Our first night in Paris we were provided with a feast of Antipasto 

Bec and I demolished it!!! 

Then I ate the leftovers from our friends next us.... 

I couldn't eat my main afterwards though! 

After a night tour of Paris we stopped for escargot and champaign. 

So much garlic goodness! 

There was only one way to end our first night in Paris. 

The Eiffel Tower night climb. 

The view from the top was incredible!  

The next few days we did some MAJOR site seeing: 

*The Arc De Triomphe

   

*Shopping on the Champs Elysees   *Macarons at Laduree

*The Louvre

*Notre Dame

* Amazing Nougat. 

* The Peace Monument (That the artist refuses to finish until World Peace has been achieved)

I even found the Japanese symbol for peace (exactly like it is on my wrist)!

It was amazing! Even just walking along the Parisian streets was breathe taking! 

We feasted on AMAZING food, including the night we shared a traditional Parisian meal:

Cheesy and delicious Onion soup as a entree. 

A tender and scrumptious beef bourguignon main. 

A light and tasty cheese platter. 

          A rich and moist chocolate cake for dessert.

And a perfect espresso afterwards. 

It was a delightful dinning experience! 

That night a small group of us headed to the iconic Moulin Rouge...

We had an AMAZING time! The show was spectacular! Gleaming, bright costumes and sets, talented, funny in between acts and a thrilling performance. Performers hanging from the ceiling, swimming with pythons and the can can!!!! So much fun!!!! 

The next morning Kelsey and I  left for one of the most magical places on earth...

DISNEY LAND!!!!

and we were blown away! 

It truly is a magical place. We went on so many rides, saw parades, met some characters and truly relived our childhood! 

Where Dreams Come True!!!!!! 

I even got to hang out with the beautiful 'local' Susie and eat Baguettes! 

That's the end of both AMAZING Paris and the AMAZING Contiki experience! 

It could not have been more fun! What a great idea Mr Cotton and I am so glad I got to share these experiences with you! 

Fantastic, beautiful new friend from all over the world! Which mean I should never have to pay for accommodation again. Right? 

Oh and remember I love you more than the French loves snails.

For more photos of my Parisian adventure click the link below:

Paris