Roll Call!
28 июня 2023 г., Соединенные Штаты ⋅ ⛅ 81 °F
It's time for our roll call! The following "Duck Travelers" are present, and will be traveling to France, the Basque Country, and Spain. We'll be visiting Paris, Versailles, Biarritz, San Sebastián,Читать далее
Checked In
28 июня 2023 г., Соединенные Штаты ⋅ ⛅ 79 °F
No problems at security! Next stop Toronto on Air Canada!
Slight Delay
28 июня 2023 г., Соединенные Штаты ⋅ ⛅ 81 °F
We got delayed taking off, but they say we should be fine to get our connection in Toronto.
We're Off!
28 июня 2023 г., Соединенные Штаты ⋅ ☀️ 81 °F
We're on our way! Canada, here we come!
Oh Canada! 🇨🇦
28 июня 2023 г., Канада ⋅ ☀️ 73 °F
We got here a little late, but we're good for our next flight. The flight attendants let us get off before a bunch of people. 😀
Doppelganger Sighting
28 июня 2023 г., Канада ⋅ ☀️ 72 °F
Grason is pretty sure that he found Logan Ament's future self here at Toronto International Airport!
All aboard!
28 июня 2023 г., Канада ⋅ ☀️ 72 °F
They said the cabin doors were closing at 7:15 for a 7:30 take-off. Haha. That was ambitious. It's a packed plane. They ended up closing the doors at 7:40.
France, here we come!
28 июня 2023 г., Канада ⋅ ☀️ 68 °F
They had a delay with the baggage and a maintenance order they were finishing. We're on our way now!
Vive la France! 🇫🇷
29 июня 2023 г., Франция ⋅ ☁️ 66 °F
We made it to Paris! Let the adventure begin!
Ibis Paris La Défense
29 июня 2023 г., Франция ⋅ ☁️ 75 °F
Dropped off our stuff at the hotel, and we're off!
Sandwicherie Artisanale
29 июня 2023 г., Франция ⋅ ☁️ 75 °F
First French meal of the trip! Oui oui baguettes!
We had a great view too!
Hotel Update
29 июня 2023 г., Франция ⋅ ☁️ 79 °F
Explorica had to switch our hotel last minute because the Ibis Paris overbooked . Here's our new hotel info!
Hotel Campanile Paris Bagnolet
28 Avenue du Général de Gaulle
Bagnolet, 93170
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First Métro Trip
29 июня 2023 г., Франция ⋅ ☁️ 79 °F
Notre Dame
29 июня 2023 г., Франция ⋅ ☁️ 77 °F
Place Saint Michele
29 июня 2023 г., Франция ⋅ ☁️ 75 °F
This is part of the Latin Quarter of Paris. Younger people usually hang out in this part of Paris because of the University nearby. It also has a lot of good restaurants and souvenir places. MyЧитать далее
La Cochonnaille
29 июня 2023 г., Франция ⋅ ☁️ 72 °F
Chicken dinner with chocolate mousse for dessert!
Bus Tour
30 июня 2023 г., Франция ⋅ ☁️ 66 °F
Heading all around Paris with our local guide. This is Pont Alexandre III and it is next to Les Invalides.
Les Invalides
30 июня 2023 г., Франция ⋅ ⛅ 68 °F
This is the place Louis XIV built for the injured and retired military officers.
Café Time!
30 июня 2023 г., Франция ⋅ ⛅ 68 °F
This is a Café Crème and Tartelette Citronnelle
Public Street Toilets
30 июня 2023 г., Франция ⋅ ⛅ 68 °F
They have public toilets that can be used if you pay. They're surprisingly clean, but that's because they self sanitize between each person.
ПутешественникI need to check next time I see one! They only take coins, and you never know when you'll need one!
ПутешественникSo there is one by the hotel that is free! They may be changing them because of the Olympics next year
Palace of Versailles - Part 1
30 июня 2023 г., Франция ⋅ ☁️ 72 °F
We went to the Palace of Versailles today. It was built by Louis XIV (14th) who is also called the "Sun King". He bankrupted the country making it. We're outside enjoying the grounds of the Palace.
Palace of Versailles - Part 2
30 июня 2023 г., Франция ⋅ ☁️ 72 °F
Taking our guided tour of the Palace!
Palace of Versailles - Part 3
30 июня 2023 г., Франция ⋅ ☁️ 73 °F
This is probably the most famous room in the entire Palace - The Hall of Mirrors. The Treaty of Paris was signed here, and the colorful sunset getting reflected in the mirrors is amazing.
These pictures are terrific! Just think of all the work that went into these palaces to build! [Sharon]
Palace of Versailles - Part 4
30 июня 2023 г., Франция ⋅ ☁️ 73 °F
As we finished our visit to Versailles, we went to the gift shop and grabbed a few more pictures
Bateaux Mouches
30 июня 2023 г., Франция ⋅ ⛅ 75 °F
We did a "Bateaux Mouches" ride before heading back to the hotel. These are river boats that travel up and down the River Seine. We had some great views! Especially of the Eiffel Tower and the PontЧитать далее
ПутешественникIt has been! One of the other tour leaders got sunburned today. :-/