Paris Day 6: The Final Wander pt. 2

I was not excited about this walk down the Champs-Elysees until we started it. It was getting late after all our earlier wanderings but, we were confident we could dash into a few more shops before closing. The Mister hit the Disney Store with a thud looking for any cool "Toy Story 3" stuff. He found a great crane game (for the little Aliens) but, it was so massive we opted not to pick it up. Of course, when we got home, he couldn't find it anywhere! His poor heart was broken! Thankfully, it FINALLY crept into stores, and we got one (whew!). Now back to Paris;



A friend of mine always buys a new scent whenever she's on vacation. That way whenever she wears it again, it INSTANTLY reminds her of this wonderful time. I thought this was a capital idea and headed for the premier perfumier in Paris (IMHO). I found a GORGEOUS perfume, only available at that location. I fell in LOVE with this scent (Do I remember the name? No). It was perfect and summery. I did not buy it as I had JUST purchased some perfume at "H" before the trip. I am kicking myself for not doing it. That scent haunts me. I stuck the little scent stick in my guidebook and I keep sticking my nose in said guidebook hoping for a little whiff. I really should have picked up a bottle (but, in my defense, it was EXPENSIVE!)

Limp with hunger, we walked across the street (stopping for a pic) and made our way toward our dinner restaurant of choice; Les Saveurs de Flora - which my guidebook assured me would be the height of romance for our last dinner in Paris. I can attest this fact as I didn't snap a single picture of the meal. I was too busy making eyes at my husband.





On our way to the restaurant, we walked right past Le Fouquet's - it's 'the Ivy' of Paris - all the movers and shakers go to see and be seen there. Also on the way to our restaurant? Something that made the Mister bust out laughing:



ANOTHER "H"! How beautiful to see TWO! Of course, it was closed. That would be me in the picture, peering into the windows and hoping someone is inside to take pity on me. No such luck.







The windows were full of shadow puppets AND "H"! Two of my favorite things! We snapped pics of them all, I assure you!




(Still hoping someone will let me in!)

After dinner we staggered to our hotel replete with good food (and wine). The very next morning, we snagged a shuttle to the airport (where we found ANOTHER "H"! I LOVE Paris!), where we caught a flight home.


Sorry that last one was so blurry. I blame this:


That's it for Paris! Up next? COMIC-CON!

Paris: Day 6 - The Final Wander

Day 6 dawned cold and grey. As if Paris new it was our last day and wanted it to a sad one. We bundled up as best we could. Jeff actually went exploring without me. Off to buy himself some presents (cool French comics and art books) while I packed in our small hotel room.

We decided to meet up on the Rue Royale so we could have some tea, I could pick up some gifts, and he could check out one more store.



We split a lovely omelette with a salad and then treated ourselves to a eclair (heaven) and a light and airy pastry with rum, chocolate, crispy thin wafers of cookie, and yummy. Top all that with Marie Antoinette tea (really floral but, so perfect with desserts) and you've got my perfect afternoon!






(That smile is the smile of the sugar crazed.)

Once we were full and hopped up on sugar, I used the little list they gave us and ordered a plethora of goodies for friends back home. Boxes of tasty macaroons, chocolates, teas, all sorts of decadent delights were bagged and purchased. I got to 'cut' the line that stretched out the door (it pays to dine inside) and when I went to pick up my bag, I ordered extra stuff at the last moment! The poor woman was standing next to me, a small receipt clutched in her hand. She just wanted to pay for her order and LEAVE but, NO! Crazy American has to tack on more sugar (like I need it). I turned to her and in very, very bad French said "Desole, tout est ma faute" (Sorry, it's all my fault) and she laughed and laughed. Shook her head 'no' and patted my arm.

All was forgiven.

Packages bundled under our arms, we stopped off at the Place De Concorde for some photos. I've always wanted to see the Obelisk there.


(see the bag? Full of goodies!)



After trundling over to take pics and drool. The Mister decided he wanted to walk down the Champs-Elysees. How could I say no!

Paris: Day 4 - DiSNEYLAND pt. 4

After wandering thru Adventureland (and riding the Indiana Jones ride), I suddenly realized that I hadn't taken a good look at the castle! I was expecting very good things for this castle (Hello! We're in Europe! We can go see 'real' castles! Step it up, Disney!)




Look! Tinkerbell on the top of the castle! Although watch out! This pixie's dust will CUT you!

I thought the castle was BEAUTIFUL! It was everything I wanted in a castle AND you could even walk around the "battlements" or the second floor (which we meant to do but, kept forgetting to do. Oh well! Guess we have to go back!). But, what truly made this castle special was the dark secret hiding in it's belly, something so fierce and frightening none would dare attempt to plunder THIS castle. What could it be, you ask?

A DRAGON!!




Running in fear of our lives (and coughing from the 'dragon fire') we arrived, happily in Fantasyland! The Fantasyland for DLRP felt ENORMOUS! I feel like we missed tons of stuff in it because it was so spacious and, just like Disneyland, Fantasyland was the most crowded part of the park. Le sigh.

The hat shop:

The CEILING of the hat shop:

The Teacups:

Small World:



There were more restaurants than you could shake a stick at! We were still full from our tasty lunch at Walt's so we just walking and snapping pictures, some of which even came out!



Up Next: TOMORROWLAND