That time like a zillion years ago, I went to Paris

Paris. 

The city that is a mere 2.5 hour train ride away from me. I've never been--until April, when Ted and I hopped the Eurostar and spent a few days in The City of Lights.

We were lucky enough to stay with his friends who have an apartment in the 7th district, so we were walking distance to Champs Mars and there is a lovely bakery right downstairs so I happily ate all the Pain au Chocolate I could.

Now, as romantic and wonderful and amazing as Paris is, it was not my favorite part of the trip. I know, y'all are freaking out on me right now. But, I have my reasons: first, the weather was awful--it has been warmer in London and it was cloudy and cold the whole time, so, that kind of was a bummer; second, I was sick for the first day-ish of the trip, so I ended up falling asleep for a good FIVE HOURS at around 4PM and missed my chance to have a romantic date with my guy. (although, he was amazing and went and got us take out sushi while I was sleeping, so, we had a late dinner and then walked down to see the tower sparkle at 10PM) and lastly, since we were staying with friends, our agenda was very much seeing them, and all the things I really wanted to do, I wasn't able to, so, that was kind of a bummer.

But! It was still amazing and wonderful and Ted got to catch up with old friends and I got to wander around Paris with the love of my life, so, I am not complaining AT ALL. I would love to go back to Paris when the weather is nice, and when we can run around and see the sights together.

But, enough rambling, how about some pictures!

The view from our apartment 

Apartment courtyard 

I don't really need to caption this, do I? 

Because I have no interest in going to the top of the Eiffel Tower (scared of heights), we did Arc du Triomphe on our first day and as much as I cursed the whole thing--you walk up that nonsense--the view was totally worth it! 

Cloud day, but, gorgeous nonetheless 

Obviously there was a trip to Musee du Louvre....

I love this dude like a whole bunch 

We strolled across the bridge and locked it up

Then to Notre Dame so the artist could sketch.

The next day we wandered around little squares, had pastries and made a stop by the Opera House so I could go all Christine Daae. It was just as perfect as I'd imagined! 

There was so much more I wanted us to do and see in Paris, but, it was an amazingly wonderful few days, and I am so lucky I got to experience Paris with him, and that we have such great memories. 

But, my favorite part of our European Extravaganza was totally our trip to Barcelona! 

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