Ready to Leave
8. November 2017 in Frankreich ⋅ ⛅ 41 °F
All to soon it was time for us to leave and head back into Paris. We had such a great time and really want to come back someday. Disneyland Paris is such a wonderful place. I'm so glad that we had aWeiterlesen
Tired But Happy
8. November 2017 in Frankreich ⋅ ⛅ 41 °F
We're on the RER riding back to Paris. I'm so glad that the train is not crowded and we're able to sit down. I'm so tired from all the walking we've done today but feeling so happy. Kathy looks tiredWeiterlesen
Time to Change
8. November 2017 in Frankreich ⋅ ⛅ 43 °F
We just pulled in to the Nation train station. This is where we'll get off of the RER train and transfer to the Paris Metro. Each station that we pass brings us closer to the hotel.
Nation
8. November 2017 in Frankreich ⋅ ⛅ 43 °F
We're on our platform and waiting for the Metro to come and take us home. The station is nearly deserted, because of the late hour, but, I must admit, I feel very safe. I know that Paris has a lot ofWeiterlesen
Almost There
8. November 2017 in Frankreich ⋅ ⛅ 43 °F
It wasn't that long of a wait for a train to come. We've just passed the Saint-Ambroise station so we're nearly back to the hotel. Just a few more stops to go until our stop, Grands Boulevards.
Grands Boulevards
8. November 2017 in Frankreich ⋅ ⛅ 43 °F
It's Grands Boulevards! We made it back shortly before midnight so this has been a very full day and night. The hotel is, essentially, right at the subway exit. Right now, we just want to get back toWeiterlesen
A Late Start
9. November 2017 in Frankreich ⋅ ⛅ 48 °F
We slept in today, which is fine while being on vacation, but it means that we're getting off to a late start. I'm of mixed feelings on this. On one hand, we should be relaxing on our vacation and notWeiterlesen
It's Here!
9. November 2017 in Frankreich ⋅ ⛅ 48 °F
We didn't have to wait very long at all before a train pulled into the station. I really like the Paris Metro system. It's very efficient, organized and so clean.
On the Metro
9. November 2017 in Frankreich ⋅ ⛅ 48 °F
As we're heading out to get something to eat, a group of people came on to the train and started playing music. I've seen this so many times in New York but this is the first time I've seen it inWeiterlesen
Snacks
9. November 2017 in Frankreich ⋅ ⛅ 48 °F
We're in the Chaussée d'Antin metro station waiting to change trains. There are so many of these vending machines scattered around the metro stations but, as tempting as they look, I'm resistingWeiterlesen
Almost There
9. November 2017 in Frankreich ⋅ ⛅ 48 °F
The train we needed to transfer to arrived and we're on our way again. I'm surprised that this train is so crowded at this time of day. Doesn't anyone here go to work? Once again, I didn't get a seatWeiterlesen
Concorde Station
9. November 2017 in Frankreich ⋅ ⛅ 48 °F
We just got off the train at the Concorde station. It didn't take us very long to get here. Just a few minutes, in fact. We're both getting hungry so it's a good thing that we're nearly to theWeiterlesen
Walking
9. November 2017 in Frankreich ⋅ ⛅ 48 °F
After coming out of the metro, it was just a short walk to Angelina's, the tea house that we're going to. This must be a well to do neighborhood because we're passing some fancy designer boutiques. IWeiterlesen
Angelina's
9. November 2017 in Frankreich ⋅ ⛅ 48 °F
We're here! We've heard, and read, so much about Angelina's that we simply had to try it. I'm really looking forward to tasting their legendary hot chocolate. I've read that this place can get veryWeiterlesen
Angelina's Entrance
9. November 2017 in Frankreich ⋅ ⛅ 48 °F
This is what we saw as we entered Angelina's. It's so beautiful! This place just oozes old world charm and style. I'm already impressed with this place! I can't wait to try their food and drinks.
Tasty Treats
9. November 2017 in Frankreich ⋅ ⛅ 48 °F
There's several photos for this entry because all of the treats on display in their entryway look so delicious and perfectly made. I'm guessing that these are for the take away orders the AngelinaWeiterlesen
The Eclair
9. November 2017 in Frankreich ⋅ ⛅ 48 °F
I decided on an Angelina classic, the chocolate éclair. This éclair, according to Angelina, reveals all the intense aromas of chocolate, worked in both the cream filling and the icing. It's aWeiterlesen
Cheers!
9. November 2017 in Frankreich ⋅ 🌧 46 °F
Kathy decided upon a cup of tea and a chocolate croissant. I thought that croissants, being so common in Paris, was something that she could get anywhere and she might want to try something moreWeiterlesen
Hot Chocolate
9. November 2017 in Frankreich ⋅ ⛅ 48 °F
Rather than tea, I went with a cup of the famous Angelina hot chocolate. This has got to be the best hot chocolate I've ever had in my life! It's like drinking a melted candy bar of dark chocolate. SoWeiterlesen
Can't Get Enough
9. November 2017 in Frankreich ⋅ ⛅ 48 °F
Not only did they give me a cup of the hot chocolate but a small pitcher with even more of it. In all, it was around two and a half cups. Even after that, I still wanted more. It's so delicious!
French Hot Chocolate Wins
9. November 2017 in Frankreich ⋅ ⛅ 48 °F
Angelina is famous for their hot chocolate (le chocolat chaud en Francais), and is often cited as the best hot chocolate in Paris. I must say, French hot chocolate is nothing like what Americans thinkWeiterlesen
So Tasty!
9. November 2017 in Frankreich ⋅ ⛅ 48 °F
This Parisian cafe was founded in 1903 and describes itself as a place for “sophistication and indulgence” on its website. It has since expanded to over 30 locations around the world. I'd love toWeiterlesen
Is Anything Left?
9. November 2017 in Frankreich ⋅ ⛅ 48 °F
We're almost done with our meal at Angelina. I must say, this place definitely lives up to the hype. Everything was so much better than we had expected it to be. Kathy's idea of coming here for aWeiterlesen
Ready to Go
9. November 2017 in Frankreich ⋅ ⛅ 48 °F
This place has been filling up fast since we arrived. I guess that we were the start of the brunch, or lunch, rush. We had such a great time eating here and I don't think that we'll ever forget it. SoWeiterlesen
Bye, Angelina
9. November 2017 in Frankreich ⋅ ⛅ 48 °F
Having filled ourselves up with a great meal, we're ready to venture out and see what else Paris has to offer. I'm sure that we'll be walking this food off before very long!