Hey all!
Sorry to be so delayed on this post (I was ill all week). But this past weekend, some of my buddies and I ventured to Paris for our second weekend trip. We had plans to see Beyonce and Jay Z perform, but that was all we had in the itinerary. Friday's plans revolved around getting to the concert in plenty of time to buy merchandise and get to our seats. We were perfectly on time, but the stars of the show arrived an hour late. The concert was amazing, but we still had a lot ahead of us for the weekend. On Saturday, we went on a free walking tour of Paris, which really provided many stories to match with famous sites as well as a better plan of what to do the next day. One place that I got to see, that I didn't even think of beforehand, was the Love Lock Bridge. You've probably seen it on Twitter, Pinterest, Tumblr, or every girl's dreams. I was fortunate enough to be able to put a lock on the bridge, which I hope will last at least a week before the city replaces that section of the bridge, only to start the tradition anew, recycling the process. Anyway, after the tour, we went back to get changed before our scheduled and guided pub crawl. That was an awesome way to meet other tourists, who came from all around the world. Then, Sunday, we headed out early to see the Eiffel tower and the Arc de Triomphe. They were both honestly amazing. The Eiffel tower--as touristy as it sounds--was by far the coolest part of Paris. It gave a sublime feeling unlike anything else there. Not only is Paris known for this structure, but the entire country of France is. It is one of (if not THE) most recognizable structures standing in the world today. And to see it in person was captivating. Which is EXACTLY why the place is infested with pickpockets. If I had a dollar for every time I was approached by a pickpocket asking me to sign a form on their (distraction)clipboard, I could fund the "Pickpockets of Paris Foundation" so they would never have to work again. So be cautious of your surroundings while visiting Paris. But all in all, I would describe Paris as the New York City of Europe. It was full of tourists, extremely busy, and fairly dirty as well. But that is not to say I didn't enjoy my stay. Like I said, Eiffel in love with Paris this weekend. 26/117. (Found out I come home a day early)
Sorry to be so delayed on this post (I was ill all week). But this past weekend, some of my buddies and I ventured to Paris for our second weekend trip. We had plans to see Beyonce and Jay Z perform, but that was all we had in the itinerary. Friday's plans revolved around getting to the concert in plenty of time to buy merchandise and get to our seats. We were perfectly on time, but the stars of the show arrived an hour late. The concert was amazing, but we still had a lot ahead of us for the weekend. On Saturday, we went on a free walking tour of Paris, which really provided many stories to match with famous sites as well as a better plan of what to do the next day. One place that I got to see, that I didn't even think of beforehand, was the Love Lock Bridge. You've probably seen it on Twitter, Pinterest, Tumblr, or every girl's dreams. I was fortunate enough to be able to put a lock on the bridge, which I hope will last at least a week before the city replaces that section of the bridge, only to start the tradition anew, recycling the process. Anyway, after the tour, we went back to get changed before our scheduled and guided pub crawl. That was an awesome way to meet other tourists, who came from all around the world. Then, Sunday, we headed out early to see the Eiffel tower and the Arc de Triomphe. They were both honestly amazing. The Eiffel tower--as touristy as it sounds--was by far the coolest part of Paris. It gave a sublime feeling unlike anything else there. Not only is Paris known for this structure, but the entire country of France is. It is one of (if not THE) most recognizable structures standing in the world today. And to see it in person was captivating. Which is EXACTLY why the place is infested with pickpockets. If I had a dollar for every time I was approached by a pickpocket asking me to sign a form on their (distraction)clipboard, I could fund the "Pickpockets of Paris Foundation" so they would never have to work again. So be cautious of your surroundings while visiting Paris. But all in all, I would describe Paris as the New York City of Europe. It was full of tourists, extremely busy, and fairly dirty as well. But that is not to say I didn't enjoy my stay. Like I said, Eiffel in love with Paris this weekend. 26/117. (Found out I come home a day early)
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