We arrived in Paris with enough time and energy to play tourist for half a day!
The flight from PDX to ATL was stuffed. We were the last 2 passengers allowed to carry on bags. The remainder had to check them in. It paid off once again to travel light! ATL to Paris was only 10% full. Spencer, the wonderful flight attendant advised us to grab two center rows before anyone else grabbed them. We were able to stretch out across 4 seats and sleep!
We checked in at 1, got a day pass for travel and by 3pm we were touring the Palais Garnier, Paris’s opera house. Afterwards we grabbed a sandwich and pastries and watched the sunset over the Eiffel Tour.
The only hitch in the day was on the return to the hotel. There was a suspicious package at Gare du Nord that shut down all trains headed north. Thousands of our new best friends were scrambling to find alternate transportation. We managed to grab an airport shuttle bus and made it back to the room a little after 9. So thankful for transit options, a shower and a bed.
Off to Tours today. We learned it is pronounced “to”. More on our bad French to come.
The flight from PDX to ATL was stuffed. We were the last 2 passengers allowed to carry on bags. The remainder had to check them in. It paid off once again to travel light! ATL to Paris was only 10% full. Spencer, the wonderful flight attendant advised us to grab two center rows before anyone else grabbed them. We were able to stretch out across 4 seats and sleep!
We checked in at 1, got a day pass for travel and by 3pm we were touring the Palais Garnier, Paris’s opera house. Afterwards we grabbed a sandwich and pastries and watched the sunset over the Eiffel Tour.
The only hitch in the day was on the return to the hotel. There was a suspicious package at Gare du Nord that shut down all trains headed north. Thousands of our new best friends were scrambling to find alternate transportation. We managed to grab an airport shuttle bus and made it back to the room a little after 9. So thankful for transit options, a shower and a bed.
Off to Tours today. We learned it is pronounced “to”. More on our bad French to come.
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I would love to be there
ReplyDeleteIf you have a chance, try to visit the Musée du Compagnonnage in Tours. We thought it was fascinating and it will give a whole new meaning to the term "Tour de France". Enjoy!
ReplyDeleteGlad you made it with minimal issues. As seasoned travelers, you two can conquer anything! Looking forward to more tales from the road.
ReplyDeleteChris & Robert
Glad you made it with minimal issues. As seasoned travelers, you two can conquer anything! Looking forward to more tales from the road.
ReplyDeleteChris & Robert