Our plane arrived at 10 in the morning (don't you love red eyes?). We got our luggage (it made it!) and went out to the curb to catch a taxi to our hotel.
This is what a man was putting up as we were standing in line:
We couldn't take the bus because the taxis were blocking the expressway to Paris. So that meant the Metro, which for some reason was packed on a Tuesday afternoon at 1 pm.
We couldn't take the bus because the taxis were blocking the expressway to Paris. So that meant the Metro, which for some reason was packed on a Tuesday afternoon at 1 pm.From the train window:French taggers
We managed to transfer at the right station and almost got on the wrong train once but got off in time after I tripped over my suitcase and bruised my shin.
We managed to transfer at the right station and almost got on the wrong train once but got off in time after I tripped over my suitcase and bruised my shin.
Our arrival at Auber station:
American movies in French
And the awesome realization that French vending machines have Haribo gummy candies and dark chocolate Kit Kats!
Then a 5 block walk to the hotel with suitcases.
And the awesome realization that French vending machines have Haribo gummy candies and dark chocolate Kit Kats!
Then a 5 block walk to the hotel with suitcases.Our 45 minute trip from the airport turned into 4 hours but Blog Man reminded me to be thankful it wasn't raining.
After long shower, some sleep and food I'm ready to see things old and historical.
4 comments:
Oh no. This is not the hot, romantic getaway I had envisioned for you two in the City of Love.
What is it with the Europeans and their strikes? When we were in Italy the subways workers were all on strike. I don't think you get to strike just because you feel lazy.
Have a great time!! It's only up from here.
That's ok Kaari. It was actually pretty funny. The only disappointment was that I wanted to get some sightseeing in later in the day. Instead we got to see all the windows decorated for Christmas at the Galleries Lafayette as we walked by. The kids were so cute pressed up against the windows watching the moving figures.
You're going to have so much fun! I can't wait to see more pictures of how you spend your time. Enjoy relaxing!
Transportation strikes - sounds like a socialist country!
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