Back to Paris, France by the kids

On the 4th it was Emma’s birthday, we started the day by having a nice breakfast and then we went to the first thing of the day, an illusion museum. There were lots of cool illusions, and it was really interesting, after that we went to a restaurant. the restaurant we went to is in what they consider as the oldest house in Paris and the restaurant is called Nicolas Flamel. It is called that way because when Nicolas Flamel was alive he lived there, the restaurant is famous for the way they present the food, mum ordered a course that had 7 dishes, first bite, second bite, starter, main meal, cheese plater, desert and second desert, yummy. On the table there was a fake philosopher stone (because Nicolas Flamel is known to have searched for the philosopher stone). Now I will tell you what we had, first bite was a little thing that had zucchini at the bottom, and a zucchini cream with a delicious fried zucchini at the top. Second bite was one of my favourites ones because it was delicious and because when we got it served the waiter took the glass case of the philosopher stone and said, “your butter” and it was true, when we cut into it, it was butter. Second bite was a nice still slightly warm brioche and with it there was a beautiful cucumber sauce, it was the only time that I ever willingly ate cucumber, it was yum. Starter was some black berries on grilled leak with some different sauces around it, this one wasn’t my favourite. Next one was the main meal and there was a small-ish piece of meat with a really nice gravy and another sauce too, there was also a nicely fried butternut pumpkin piece. Desert was a thing that had Meringue and ice cream and sugar, it was really good. The last thing is second desert, and it had some little jelly things and biscuits, they were a nice finisher. After that we went to a place where we got to go on a treasure hunt thing and solve clues and stuff, we got to walk all around Paris, it was really fun, and we saw some cool stuff. When we got to the end we got a badge and then we went to Emma’s last thing, it was a karaoke place, we had quite a lot of fun there, they had some snacks too. We sung for a while and then when our timer ran out we went back home watched a movie and went to sleep.
On the 5th we did blog for most of the day and then in the afternoon we met with Celine and Thomas, mum and dad talked (they always do), while me and Emma played with the other kids, Theophile, Heloise and Timothe. We played with them for a while then we went home and went to sleep.
On the 6th we went to the train station to pick up Manon and Nathan, they came here for a family dinner for Emma’s birthday. We went to a park with them and then we went to a brasserie with other people from our family and we had dinner there. Tonton David (Uncle David in English) gave us a little packet of 50 mini bombs, me and Emma got on each, when we walked back we used them all as quick as we could, when we got home we went to sleep.
On the 7th we went to Asterix parc, it was really cool the first thing we went on was a water ride and it was pretty fun, we went down a big drop and there was squirting water. After that we went to another water ride but this one was bigger and we were in a log, we went down an even bigger drop, it was awesome, and then we went on a ride called la trace du hourra, and it is a roller coaster that has no rails it just rolls really fast and it is really fun, there’s lots of drops and other stuff. Then we went on Toutatis, its another huge roller coaster that had a big thing where you go up really high and then you go down fast on the other side, it was my favourite one and it’s the most famous roller coaster in France. After that we went on another roller coaster that is called Pegasus express, it went forward and was pretty fun and then it went backwards, fast. And then guess what we did next, we went on another roller coaster that was called Goudurix and there were five loop-de-loops, it was really cool. Then we went to Tonner 2 Zeus, it is the oldest and roller coaster in Asterix parc, and it was still made out of wood, there was an enormous line. When we were right at the front of the line and then Emma got to scared and bailed out and Emma made the right choice. It was the roughest ride yet, it was the roughest ride I’ve ever done in my life, Emma’s got scared on other rides then this one would have terrified her, but even though it was rough it was awesome. After that, the park was going to close soon so me and dad went to line up for the Pegasus Express one more time and we got in just on time. After that we went back home and went to sleep.
On the 7th we did more blogging (boo) and then I went to sleep (yay).
On the 8th we did more, BLOODY, SCHOOLWOK!!!!!! And then slept.
On the 9th What did we do more schoolwork. Then, after that we went to walk on the Villette, it was nice, then we came home and did a board game night and then we slept.
On the 10th we did more blog and then went to sleep.
On the 11th we did stuff in the morning and then in the afternoon we went to see Tonton David, mum talked to him and then we went to Frank and Bego’s place, adults talked while me and Emma watched TV. It was past midnight when we left, then when we got home we went to sleep.
On the 12th we did more stuff in the morning and then we saw papy jean, we talked (I mean mum talked) to papy jean, then we went to mum’s old school friend Ben, we stayed there for dinner and then we went home and slept.
On the 13th we didn’t do much all we did was just go out to lunch and then we went to a place I know as the bed and then we went to sleep.
Now this is a sum up on France, it’s been nice to see family and Asterix parc was fun, I’ve seen people I’ve never seen in my life, I liked it, now to sum up this sum up, I’ve liked France altogether.
Andrew (10 year old)

On the 3rd we took the Eurostar to Paris. We settled into our new room.
On the 4th it was my birthday. It made me feel happy and sad. I was happy that I was nine, but sad that I was halfway through childhood. We had a French breakfast. Then we went to an illusion museum. There was stuff that showed you can’t always trust your eyes. There was a bridge that had stuff spinning around it and you could walk through it. it looked like you were spinning so your body pushed you over to one side. It was cool. Then we went to a really expensive restaurant called Nicolas Flamel. There was a first bite. Which was all zucchini. There was fried zucchini, raw zucchini and other types of zucchini. I didn’t like that one too much. Then we had our second bite which was fermented cucumber in cucumber sauce with a nice warm brioche. The brioche was delicious, and the cucumber wasn’t bad either. In harry potter someone is called Nicolas Flamel and he had a stone called the philosopher stone. It was said to make you live forever and guess what. There was a fake philosopher stone which was actually butter. Then we had our starter which had cheese at the bottom then onion, blackberries and blackberry mayonnaise. I made a combination with the onion, blackberries and the blackberry mayonnaise. It was good. Then we had our main meal. Me, Andrew and dad had a delicious medium rare steak. Mum had a dish with carrots, sweet and sour mousse, peas and apricots. Mums looked nice. Then we had cheese. There were four different types of cheese. Then we took a trip to kitchen. It was cool getting to watch the chefs. I was a bit shy. Andrew tried a fish filled flower that looked good. I was too shy to try it. Then we had dessert. It was a cake that had four layers. One was pure sugar, one was ice cream, and the third one was méringue, but I don’t remember what the fourth one was. It was one of the best cakes I ever had. Mum had told them that it was my birthday, so they had prepared a cake for me. It was poached peach with vanilla cream. THAT was nice. Then we had another dessert. There were fruit cakes and some biscuits. Yum. Then we went on a treasure hunt around the city. We were back in the first world war. We had to find clues that would help us find out the secret weapon of that war. The secret thing wasn’t really a weapon though. It was actually a machine that helped save people’s lives. It was a really fun treasure hunt. Then we went to a karaoke place where I sung my throat out. It was so fun. I really enjoyed singing. They brought some food and drinks, and my throat was aching after we left. It was the best day ever.
On the 5th we blogged all morning and went to meet Celine, Thomas and the three kids, Theophile, Heloise and Timothe. We went to their place, and I tried my first ever quill (it isn’t that hard to write with a quill). It was really fun there and I did not want to leave.
On the 6th we picked up Manon and Nathan. Then we walked around Paris with them. My back got sun burnt because I was wearing a dress that was not sun safe whatsoever. Then we had dinner with the French family. David gave me sunglasses, money, fifty miny bombs each (Andrew and I) and a bracelet. I got another bracelet from tata Manue and Marie-Claude. When we were going home, me and Andrew used all fifty of our bombs. It was fun to throw them and watch it explode as it hit the ground.
On the 7th we visited Asterix park. we got there before it opened so we explored the Gaul village a bit. There was a boar toy, and I asked mum if I could have him and mum said maybe later. When it opened there was a big rush to get in. we did lots of rides and I am very angry that I let my inner self roam free. There was this ride called the Pegasus, and it was terrifying. It started going forward then faster and faster, then it stopped in a little house. Then started going backwards really fast. When the ride stopped, I had tears in my eyes. It was a really fun day. When we were heading to an ice cream place in Asterix park we saw a shop that had a boar, and I got one. I named him blacktop because he has a black fringe. When mum was waiting to get our ice creams, I saw a show were there were romans, and they would get someone from the crowd to beat one of romans. There was also a stadium where you could see people jumping off high boards and land in a pool.
On the 8th we did blog and my birthday interview.
On the 9th we did schoolwork then walked on the La Vilette. We played on some playgrounds. After that we had a boardgame night.
On the 10th we did blog while mum and dad planned.
On the 11th we spent the afternoon with David and then had dinner at Frank and Begos place. Me and Andrew watched some TV and ate lollies. We got back home around 1 am the next morning.
On the 12th we sent a post box back to Australia. Then we saw Papy Jean in the afternoon. Then I got my hair cut. I got one side shaved and the other long. Then we had dinner at Bens place. There were two kids. One was nine-month-old, and the other one was three. We played with Solal who was three and when we were leaving, he seemed tired.
On the 13th we changed euros into American money. Then we had lunch at a restaurant. I got lasagna.
On the 14th we visited Mamy Chris’ grave. Then we blogged. Then we spent the afternoon with David.
We are going to the Galapagos next. See you there.
I really enjoyed having my birthday in France. France is a beautiful place and the French are really good cooks.
Emma (finally 9 years old)Read more