Tag: France
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Tuesday 30 May 2006 Highlights: Arc de Triumph, Auguste Rodin’s House, Stunning night bike ride I was a man on a mission today as this is my last chance in Paris to see some things I had missed last time so as soon as I arrived from Antwerp I was off exploring.
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Wednesday 3 May 2006 Highlights: Exploring the Louvre What an exhausting visit to the Musee Du Louvre. Despite having a special access pass I still had to wait about 35 minutes to get though security (the world is so serious now). Now this museum is massive, and the crowds can almost overwhelm you…
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Tuesday 2 May 2006 Highlights: Paris sights including Notre Dame Cathedral and the famous Moulin Rouge, Memorial des Martyrs de la Deportation. I had a very big day today deciding to explore Paris today by foot (which was very exhausting). In order I saw; Hotel Des Invalides (the revolution started here), Moulin Rouge, Conciergerie (14th…
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Monday 1 May 2006 Highlights: Eurostar Train to Paris Getting up one hour earlier than I needed to (as I hadn’t updated my clock as was still on Paris time) I said my goodbyes to Jon & Jeanne (well Jon anyway, it was early) and made my way to the Eurostar Train. Have to say…
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Friday 28 April 2006 Highlights: Catching up with my best friend I left Paris today and arrived at Heathrow Airport about midday after a 215 mile flight. Security was much heavier at this airport than at Paris. I meet Jon and his girlfriend Jeanne B. They explained we had a change of plans…
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Thursday 27 April 2006 Highlights: Being robbed 😦 Unfortunately I was robbed on this day. Luckily I’m okay and in the end it is only money but it’s very important to take safety seriously at all times when travelling especially when the country you are visiting primary language isn’t English. After leaving South Africa…
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Wednesday 26 April 2006 Highlights: Disneyland Paris Realising I had quite a few days in Paris over the next month and I had a valid travel pass that allowed me to travel out of Paris I decided to visit the Magical Kingdom and complete the trilogy of sites (Los Angeles, Florida & Paris). I also…
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Tuesday 25 April 2006 Highlights: Chateau De Versailles, Climbing the Eiffel Tower Setting off early for my first day in Europe I decided to visit the Chateau De Versailles. The wealth of the palace is unbelievable, it’s no wonder Louis XVI and Marie-Antoinette were taken from this palace by the France poor. The grounds…
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Monday 24 April 2006 Highlights: British Airways First Class Lounge (Heathrow), arriving in Paris
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