Tag: Paris

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…