We had a blast. It was Paris, how could we not? Sometimes, in the words of the great Simon Cowell, I think I’m a little indulgent with the number of details I provide, so I will try to tame my overindulgence. You’re welcome.
The travel was interesting: we drove 4 hours to outside Glasgow, parked, rode a shuttle to the airport, napped Luke in the stroller there, flew an hour and a half to “Paris,” rode a chartered bus an hour into real Paris, caught the Metro with all our baggage, then walked 15 minutes to the apartment we rented. It was kind of nuts, but it worked. The kids didn’t even cry. In fact, I’m not sure there were many tears at all the whole trip. A year ago, I wouldn’t have imagined it. 
On Day 1, we rode the metro out to the Eiffel Tower (Rebekah’s favorite site by far) where we were accosted by about 50 African men, all selling replicas of the Eiffel Tower. Our friends who went to Paris just a few days before we did emailed us about getting pick pocketed 15 minutes into their trip, so were sure everyone who approached us was trying to steal something. Thus, we may have been less than courteous at times, but we did arrive home with all our things and both children.
Disclaimer: We didn’t go to the top for several reasons: 1) It costs money, 2) the queue was quite long, even early in the morning, and 3) I am slightly scared of heights (well, I am scared of falling from high places and I worry about the kids A LOT). So, we just walked around and really enjoyed it from the ground where it was safe and free.
Did you know the Eiffel Tower was this BIG?
We were also blessed with beautiful weather.
This was park directly next to the Eiffel.
Then we ate at a street vendor...delicious!
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Love seeing the first pics of Paris! Now Rebekah and Madeline have something in common
. So thankful the travel was so smooth, even though it was a long process.
Excited to see your pictures! And I totally understand the fear of heights. I didn’t even like Julia being near the glass windows at the Hancock tower in Chicago.
And is that food from a doner kebob shop? Hmmm… yum-o!
Great photos! (Your fear of heights comes from your Dad and Aunt Kathleen.)
I’m so glad Rebekah has seen the city where Madeline lives – she will no doubt love the books even more now. When you go to London this summer with Mike and Phyllis, that will make “Madeline Goes to London” come alive for her.
i am happy to see the coke zero in the picture of your food. paris didn’t change you too much!
Thanks for noticing. I think the CZ is in every food pic.
I think I took a picture of the Eiffel Tower from a location very near the spot of your first posted photo. Funny how certain images spark a memory