France, Paris May 19th-21st (3 Days)

Paris
Impressions
A group of my friends and I went to Paris for the weekend in Paris. It is only an hour away from Dublin and only cost me $160 aussie return. The bus ride into Paris from Beauvaris airport (ryanair) was picturesque. Manicured fields of green, yellow and reds lined the horizon. The green leaves on the trees where so sweet. It felt summery. This city reminds me of Melbourne. The trees are the same as they are in Collins Street. I expected Paris to be extremely clean etc however it was still just a typical city. It was looking grim with the weather.

First we took a metro train to Arch di Triumphe which was so so in your face. It was built by Napoleon to commerate his victory and is awesome. It is in the middle od the most nortorius round-about in Europe. Cars are not insured if they have a crash on this round-about. It was huge and fantastic. Then seeing the Eiffel Tower from a far was mind blowing as I came to realise- Im in Paris!!. That night after checking into Hotel which happened to be in Montmarte bonhemian capital of the world, we went to Froggys an Irish pub and drank Desperados. We ended up meeting a Parisan/american artist who took us all back to his studio apartment. Some of us brought he drawings and paintings as you do when you drink alot. It was hilarious.

The next day I couldnt believe I climbed the tower. Four of us took in our breaths at the views. It was windy and the top of the tower was closed. My calf muscles are absolutley killing me right now but it was so worth it. We had a picnic under the tower and ended up sleeping in the warm sun for 2 hours or so and then stayed to watch the dusk time sparkles. Each time I opened my eyes I could see the tower and I had to pinch myself. I played soccer with Americans and streaked a tad, stole their bike and played soccer with French wine casks. It was a fun day.The highlight for me was the Eiffel Tower at night. I felt the romance in the air. On the hour it sparkles for 10 mins. It is magical. That night we ended up in an Aussie bar looking out the window at the Moulin Rouge. Place di Clichy is full of sex shops and amusing erotic museums.

Sunday morning I got up early and ventured to the Louvre on my own.The Louvre Museum is where I got to see Leonardo Di Vinci's world famous Mona Lisa painting. It was smaller than I thought. I couldnt take photos of it. The statue of Winged Victory from Samothrace made in 200BC was absolutely amazing. The Goddess Nike or Victory represents a woman with wings. Nike the shoe company named itself after this sculpture. I walked down the most gorgeous street in Paris-The Champs Elysées. I went into the huge Louis Vitton store there. This is where Mariah Carey filmed her latest Say something video. Shoppers are allowed to bring in their dogs. I was to meet up with A friend at 3pm however because I ruin my mobile with Coca Black in the bag i was an hour early and we missed eachother.

I ate baguettes and custard flans. Drank french wine and listened to french women arguing with their dogs. Paris was great. Loved the Eiffel Tower at night.