Usually when I travel with the kidlets, I always say, "Stand over there and I'll take your picture!" Well, the kidlets are at home doing homework, so guess who got to be in all my photos? Poor Reed. lol!
First, here's the view out of our hotel window...c'est magnifique!
Here is Reed and La Joconde...aka Mona Lisa. They don't let you get anywhere near that painting. To even get this close we had to elbow a few unsuspecting tourists. Sometimes it helps to be freakishly taller than everyone else. I suspect La Jaconde really wishes she didn't have to peer out through bullet-proof glass. The sheen quite ruins the effect of her beguiling smile.
Here's Reed in front of Winged Victory (dating from 200 BC).
Reed in one of the galleries...isn't he patient?
Reed trying to blend in with a tour group in front of the Venus de Milo...she's one popular chick, getting closer to her was worse than getting close to the Mona Lisa.
The obligatory "I walked down the most touristy street in Paris and stopped in front of the Arc de Triomphe" shot.
The elevator in our hotel...it fits 2 Parisiens or 1 chubby American. We're thinking when we check out, we'll just throw our luggage down the 5 flights of stairs. :) When we checked in, I told the man at the hotel desk that the elevator was "cute." He said, "you won't think so after four days." lol! For the record, I still think it's cute.
Our stay in Paris was far too short...we'll be back for sure to explore more of this lovely city. I'm off to Montpellier tomorrow!
Hello, Reed! :D what a good sport he is!
I remember when I lived in Paris (1986-87), having a photo taken of "lisa beside the mona lisa" and I was able to stand right beside the painting! Amazing how things change.
So glad to see you are having such a great trip.
Enjoy your Montpellier weekend,
and see you soon in BarTHelona!!
Posted by: lisa mitchell | October 22, 2009 at 01:29 PM
I'm turning green!!!
The Victory of Samotracia was the most stunning statue I've ever seen.
What a beautiful city!
Enjoy your trip,
Cuchy
Posted by: Cuchy | October 22, 2009 at 02:31 PM
So glad you have enjoyed your trip to Paris - it is such a beautiful city... We visited in February 2008 and had a fab time which was made even better by the fact that we didn't pay a single penny for it as I won it simply through eating a Magnum Ice Lolly... Wonderful long weeked and kid-free to-boot...lol.. Enjoy the rest of your trip...x
Posted by: kirsti cook | October 22, 2009 at 02:41 PM
there need to be more dina in front of __________________ pics ;)
Posted by: kl | October 22, 2009 at 02:55 PM
Reed is quite the patient hubby...fun pics :)
Posted by: Martha | October 23, 2009 at 05:43 AM
Thank you so much for sharing your pictures. It looks like a wonderful place to be- Europe. When I saw you in the chocolate store it looked like heaven. I love chocolate! Have a wonderful rest of your trip.
Posted by: Debby | October 23, 2009 at 09:54 AM
*laughing laughing* Say hello to Reed - he did a great job on the pictures! Have a safe trip to Montpellier! Husg, Linda
Posted by: Linda Salte | October 23, 2009 at 01:39 PM
Love to see how exited you are over all those places! And a big cheer for Reed!
Posted by: Marit | October 24, 2009 at 04:57 AM
Reed looks great and Paris looks great too. I am very excited about my upcoming trip to Paris. I ordered a recommended hotel, really close to the Arc de Triomphe, through LMT. I love the photos and I promise to share mine too when I get back
Posted by: Paris Hotels | October 24, 2009 at 08:14 AM
Wow, I remember a teeny-weeny lift like that when my then-boyfriend (now hubby) and I stayed in Paris, near the Arc de Triomphe. Fab city, so elegant, so much to see. Good on Reed for gamely appearing in all your pics! Have fun in Montpelier.
Posted by: SarahLP | October 24, 2009 at 01:16 PM
I'm getting claustrophobic just looking at that elevator. Yipes!
Love the pics!
Posted by: Jill Sprott | October 25, 2009 at 02:00 AM
I was in Paris around this time last year. Its so beautiful, especially at night. I'm glad you went to the Louvre. I had forgotten about how tiny those elevators were. Imagine trying to get in with a backpack with all your belongings. ICK! Thanks for sharing your photos.
Posted by: Michelle | October 25, 2009 at 12:03 PM
Dina, you didn't post the pictures I took of you.
Posted by: Reed | October 27, 2009 at 04:09 PM
ACK!! I'm a bit jealous! Looks like you had a great time!! :D
Posted by: {leah} | October 27, 2009 at 05:33 PM