We've got our bags!
July 8 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 90 °F
We're off to meet our EF person who will take us to meet our tour group.
Gardens of Versailles
July 8 in France ⋅ ☀️ 90 °F
The Palace of Versailles was built by Louis XIV (14th). The
Sacré Coeur
July 9 in France ⋅ ☀️ 79 °F
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
July 9 in France ⋅ ☀️ 79 °F
This is the view of Paris from Montmartre, where Sacré Coeur is located.
Hippopotamus
July 9 in France ⋅ ☀️ 84 °F
We had lunch at a restaurant called Hippopotamus. One of their specialties is Steak Frites (steak and fries)
Fragonard
July 9 in France ⋅ ☀️ 88 °F
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!
Arc de Triumphe
July 9 in France ⋅ ☀️ 90 °F
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
July 9 in France ⋅ ☀️ 90 °F
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
July 9 in France ⋅ ☀️ 90 °F
The Louvre is probably one of the most famous museums in the world.
Metro
July 9 in France ⋅ ☀️ 90 °F
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
July 9 in France ⋅ ☀️ 91 °F
The Seine river divides Paris into the left bank and the right bank.
River Cruise
July 9 in France ⋅ ☀️ 91 °F
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!
World Cup Watch Party
July 9 in France ⋅ 🌙 81 °F
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
July 10 in France ⋅ ☁️ 70 °F
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
July 10 in France ⋅ ☁️ 70 °F
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
July 10 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 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 trackRead more
Barcelona Statue
July 10 in Spain ⋅ ☁️ 82 °F
We got to walk around for a while and we saw this cool statue that said Barcelona on the bottom.
Walk Around
July 10 in Spain ⋅ ☁️ 82 °F
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
July 10 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 82 °F
This was designed by Gaudi and tells the legend of St George
Mediterranean Sea
July 10 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 86 °F
This building was designed by Gaudi. It represents the Mediterranean Sea.
Mirado del al calde
July 10 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 86 °F
We went to the top of Montjuïc Hill where is there a park and an observation deck.
Free Time
July 11 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 82 °F
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
July 11 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 82 °F
We went to the Picasso Museum during our free time. There was such a variety of art. I was very surprised.
Narrow Street
July 11 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 84 °F
We passed this narrow alley, and it looked really cool.
Taverna del Coure
July 11 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 84 °F
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]