So, I am going on my vacation next month. You got it-September! I have vacationitis now, damn it! I must keep my focus on my work outs (which have significantly diminished unfortunately) and my work project for October’s conference. So hard, so hard. All I can think about is my trip. I am taking it solo, so I am a bit nervous, but overwhelmingly ecstatic!!!
You see, I am going to Paris. Yep, my first time. I have so much to see and do in 7 days, I hope I can soak it all in. I have gotten my Lonely Planet book, my day excursion and Eiffel Tower tickets, as well as my Paris Pass. I am faithfully reading my book as I am very much the planner. I wish I could just wing it and land in Paris and figure it all out. That’s just not me though. I have had my flights and flat (7th district) set up for almost a year. I felt like I was procrastinating when I just made the local attractions plans. I’m the person who will study the Paris Metro system and where I am going on the Hop on hop off Big Bus tour. I know that is exceptionally touristy. Guess what? I am a tourist! I know better than to dress and act like one. I am studying my basic French phrases, but I think I need to master the accent and my pronunciation is horrible. Effort counts right?
I am slowly organizing my itinerary. Like I said, I am a planner. Anyone who has been to Paris and has any “Must Do” suggestions, please leave me a comment. Some of my must do’s are below and I realize there is SOOOO much to see; there is no way I can do it in 7 days and nights:
- Eiffel Tower (duh)
- Musee d’Orsay
- Musee Louvre (but, of course)
- Notre Dame
- Champs Elysees (missing the accents, I am aware)
- the tuileries
- Arc de Triomphe
- Pere Lachaise Cemetary (think Jim Morrison, Oscar Wilde, Edith Piaf and more)
- and sooo much more.
For the actual trip, I have used Pinterest to get ideas regarding the actual travel, packing & what NOT to do. Please drop me a line if you have any thing at all to suggest!
Music pairing: Tabou by Les Nubians
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