So, remember how I mentioned on Day 6 that we stayed in an elves cottage? Here it is. You be the judge: This place was called Les Loges, and it was in a town near Colmar, which was our next destination. The people here were wonderful; they helped us fix an issue with our booking,Continue reading "Day 7: Colmar, Strasbourg and New Year’s eve"
Day 6 in Paris…and Beaune…and Alsace…
12/30/12 Day 6 couldn't have come at a better time. I am loving Paris SO MUCH, but as a country girl at heart, sometimes I start to wish for a little green. So we set off for parts unknown, aka the Alsace region. But before we did, we had to head across town to pickContinue reading "Day 6 in Paris…and Beaune…and Alsace…"
Day 5 in Paris
12/29/12 Day 5. Today was about museums a little off the beaten path. Just a little, mind you. After all, we're still in Paris. Before we begin, though, check out this little display a few blocks from Jenn's flat. As we are here longer, we're having more and more fun with the signs; some ofContinue reading "Day 5 in Paris"
Day 4 in Paris
12/28/12 Well, after Day 3, we all needed a little domesticity, so Day 4 started a little slow. We didn't leave the flat until after noon! But that didn't keep us from finding coolness in the city. Like, for example, this gorgeous subway station: Yes, you read that right - subway/metro station. Let me sayContinue reading "Day 4 in Paris"
Day 3 in Paris
As Day 4 begins, let's do a quick recap of Day 3, 12/27/12. After a mere few hours of sleep, we crawled out of bed and headed out to our tour of Le Palais Garnier, the incredible building that houses the Opera of Paris. This building...just...wow. Huge, ornate, ostentatious yet glorious at the same time.Continue reading "Day 3 in Paris"
Everything and a Racehorse 