We've got our bags!
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We're off to meet our EF person who will take us to meet our tour group.
Gardens of Versailles
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The Palace of Versailles was built by Louis XIV (14th). The
Instead of the Gardens of Versailles, without the grass, put a water pond in the middle, and it would look very similar to the Washington Monument in D.C. Nice picture! [Sharon]
Sacré Coeur
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Sacré Coeur is at the top of one of Paris's hills. Which means there were a lot of stairs to get to it. It is classified as a basilica, which means it was blessed by a pope.
Montmartre
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This is the view of Paris from Montmartre, where Sacré Coeur is located.
Hippopotamus
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We had lunch at a restaurant called Hippopotamus. One of their specialties is Steak Frites (steak and fries)
Fragonard
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Fragonard is famous in France as a quality perfume maker. We did a tour to see how perfume gets made. Then we got to mix our own personal perfume!
How exciting to make your own perfume!!! That would be a fun place to go! [Sharon]
Arc de Triumphe
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In the middle of the most dangerous circle in Paris, is the Arc de Triumphe. It go from outside the circle, to the monument, you have to take an underground path. It's amazing to see in person!
Fly By
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They did a fly by with 3 groups of military helicopters. We aren't sure why. We think it may have to do with the soccer match tonight. France vs Morocco.
Louvre
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The Louvre is probably one of the most famous museums in the world.
Glad to see everyone is staying hydrated. It looks hot out there! Haha [Kim]
Metro
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We made it to our second place using the Paris Metro. We did pretty well, especially considering how many tranfers we had to make to get to the Arc de Triumphe (we were on 3 different lines!).
The Seine River
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The Seine river divides Paris into the left bank and the right bank.
River Cruise
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Our guide facilitated us going on a river boad tour. It's so cool getting to see Paris from a different angle. Especially the Eiffel Tower!
That sounds like a lot of fun!!! You all are having a great time and experience abroad1 [Sharon]
World Cup Watch Party
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France v Morocco in the World Cup. The hotel hosted a "watch party" upstairs. We only stayed till half time because we leave SUPER early tomorrow morning!
Check-out
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VERY early checkout today. We had breakfast starting at 4:30, and we started loading the bus at 5:00.
We're going to miss you, Paris! Au revoir!
Train Station
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We made it to the train station. Francisco sweet talked the station workers to tell us the train platform early so we could be first on the train (remember we have a lot of luggage!)
Next stop, Spain!
Arriving in Barcelona
10. Juli in Spanien ⋅ ⛅ 86 °F
We've arrived in Barcelona! The train was delayed because of wild fires around the tracks. So what the trains were doing was getting to that point, then switching everyone to a new train on a trackWeiterlesen
Barcelona Statue
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We got to walk around for a while and we saw this cool statue that said Barcelona on the bottom.
Walk Around
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We had time to walk around a little before dinner. We found a square that had a TON of pigeons and some really cool architecture.
Legend of St George
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This was designed by Gaudi and tells the legend of St George
Maybe you can explain more after the trip! I would like to hear the legend of St. George! [Sharon]
Mediterranean Sea
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This building was designed by Gaudi. It represents the Mediterranean Sea.
Mirado del al calde
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We went to the top of Montjuïc Hill where is there a park and an observation deck.
Free Time
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For our free time today, we're hanging out with one of the other groups. They're from a small town in upstate New York.
Picasso Museum
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We went to the Picasso Museum during our free time. There was such a variety of art. I was very surprised.
Narrow Street
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We passed this narrow alley, and it looked really cool.
Taverna del Coure
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We stopped at a tavern/restaurant. They had all kinds of Spanish food. The reviews were mixed. Some loved the food. Some really didn't like it. But everyone tried it!
Yay!! [Jaime]