Last Day in Paris

Finally our last day in Paris had arrived. We explored the cobbled streets surrounding our hotel and discovered a fruit vendor showcasing his mangos, strawberries, bananas, etc. We purchased some of the fresh strawberries and few pastries from a nearby bakery--creating a delicious breakfast.

Mum had an inkling to sail the Seine River. Boarding a Cruise, we hit the water and sailed past such historical places as Notre Dame, the tunnel where Princess Diana tragically died, and the mansion where Marie Antoinette was held before being executed during the French Revolution. The trip was very peaceful, and as mom scurried from side to side, snapping pictures, I rest on the bench by the window, musing.

Interesting: A local baker immediately knew we were foreigners because we were smiling! In general, the French do not look happy--and wedding rings are a rarity. When we did see them, they usually belonged to tourists!

Well, evening came and so was the closing of our trip. The next morning we awoke early, took a ride on a shuttle, and checked in at the airport. Shortly after, we were ushered onto the plane and flown safely back to Seattle where my wonderful daddy was there to pick us up and drive us back to good ol' Salem, Oregon for a nice Mexican Food dinner (Mum and I were going through Mexican Food withdrawals--they had no mexican food overseas! lol).

Thanks so much for reading my blog. If you have any questions or would like to see more pictures, just let me know and I'll be glad to share!

Ta Ta!
Kaitlin