The last few days we really spent trying to squeeze every little last bit of Paris into our schedules. We hit Versailles on Saturday and it was absolutely marvelous. I mean, I knew it would be, but it was literally like we were approaching the heavenly gates. Well, maybe it wasn't like that because the second we were approaching the palace ground, the sky decided to make us feel like we were in an apocalypse. Of course for the 10 minutes we were outside waiting in line to enter the palace it was hailing, windy, raining and literally like *recite in stereotypical French accent* ze end of ze world . Oy vey though. That Marie Antoinette and her man Louis really had it all. I mean come on now, who really needs about 30 chandeliers in one room. THEY DO. This place was super overwhelming. The crowds made it a little unbearable, but we managed.
One thing I don't understand though. WHY MUST SOME PEOPLE THINK DEODORANT IS NOT MANDATORY TO GO OUT IN PUBLIC WITH. Not cool. I do not appreciate the aroma of B.O in my general vicinity. Had to just put that out there.
I was feeling a little pooped after that little rendezvous, but somehow sparked up the energy later on in the night to make a voyage to the Eiffel Tower to see it at night and go to the top. Julia, Nicole, Christina and I all went and I am so glad we did not leave Paris without the experience. The top of the tower was closed off due to the wind, but we were able to go to the second level. BRRRR. IT WAS FUH-RIDGE-EEEDDDDD. However, we got some pictures that were tres tres chic of our beautiful wind and rain swept locks of hair . I think the most magical feeling about being up in the tower was that it actually sparkled for us! We saw it twice, and finally figured out the method to its madness. Every hour on the hour for 5 minutes it sparkles. We saw it at 11 pm and 12 am. It really makes your heart stop. In a good way of course, not that tragic way. While we were up there, we were able to recognize all of the places we had visited during our trip, and surprisingly enough, were able to spot atleast 4 locations that fireworks were being launched.
ABSOLUTELY FAB!
Today, we went to the Paris Flea Markets. I must've been conjuring up some expectations in my head of everything there being under 10 euro or so, but I was wrong. I also didn't feel so safe. Couldn't quite put my finger on it, but something about that area was a little sketchy. Different grade of people, excessive graffiti, low upkeep on restaurants, vacant lots etc. Not going to lie, some parts of the trip felt like a horror movie. Especially when this old French coot literally punched Kristin out of her way while screaming some French mumbo jumbo. I was ready to leave at that point in time. That occurred within the first 2 minutes of us arriving in the general flea market area. When we actually got to the flea market, they had alot of antique furniture and house notions. I really adored the stuff, but I don't think AirFrance would appreciate my "special" luggage. I came across some really cute cat jewelry , however nothing I picked up was under 50 euro. Maybe I just have expensive taste ;) . Definitely a experience of its own.
After that little escapade, we all came back to Saint Germain and got some final macarons and baguettes for a quick lunch. We all went back and packed up our already overweight bags to get ready for our trip to Florence tomorrow.
Oh, but wait, I can't forget to mention our last dinner in Paris at Relais Odeon ( our favorite spot to eat while we were here) and how I will never ever ever drink a Black Russian again in my life. bad choice on my part. Should've stuck to the wine and I'll tell you why. I literally needed to have 4 pieces of bread to make sure my stomach wouldn't burn off. AND I ONLY HAD ONE CELEBRATORY DRINK! Jeez louise. Or should I say JEEZ LOUIS XIV. Lame, sorry.
Well then, we concluded our lovely stay in Pariiiiii with seeing "Midnight in Paris" at the Odeon movie theatre. So cute . It was actually 10x more awesome because we were recognizing the spots in the movie. We're Paris locals now. Well maybe not. They still treat us like dumb Americans.
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