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Post by Shoesy on Mar 6, 2012 23:03:24 GMT -5
;D Hi guys! I'm doing my "I've just booked a trip to Paris" happy dance.  Well, the June trip that I thought we'd be taking, is no longer relevant  , ...........but instead of that, my husband and I will be in Paris April 26 - May 1st. ;D ;D ;D It'll be short and sweet ( and I mean that literally because I plan to stuff myself with macarons, B. ice-cream and almond croissants.  ) As an added bonus, our trip overlaps with a trip my sister and her hubby are taking so we plan to spend quality time together. How fun is that? ;D I have booked my favorite hotel, and my sister will be staying there too.  |
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Post by PariS on Mar 6, 2012 23:33:16 GMT -5
Woohoo!!! Did you find a good spot for breakfast Sunday & Monday? |
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Post by Shoesy on Mar 6, 2012 23:51:58 GMT -5
What Annette is referring to the fact that I had revealed my plans to her in a Facebook chat, expressing my concern about breakfast (perhaps my favorite meal 'cause I'm such an early riser) since our little boulangerie (around the corner from the hotel) is not open on Sunday or Monday. To make matters worse, the following day (our last day  ) is May 1st, and I wouldn't be surprised if the boulangerie is closed on that day too.  In any case, there's a good chance that on Sunday, Aril 29th, we will take a trip to Vaux Le Vicomte. (depends on the weather) If we do, it might be a good idea to have breakfast at the bar in Le Train Bleu since it would give me the chance to finally get a glimpse of that beautiful restaurant. On Sunday, they open for breakfast at 9:00, and we can have our train tickets bought before that time. (I wonder how long it'll take us to figure out where to purchase the tickets once we arrive Gare de Lyon.  ) BTW, does anyone know what they serve for breakfast? (I don't mean brunch, which is served starting from 11:30) As for the other days, I'm still not sure where we will have breakfast, but it'll be fun trying to weigh our options. |
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Post by mez on Mar 7, 2012 2:27:20 GMT -5
Yeah! The good thing about your date change is that you get to Paris sooner.
How nice to be able to share it with your family.
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Post by jo on Mar 7, 2012 7:01:57 GMT -5
Yeah, Shoesy!! You can already start saying, "next month, I'm going to Paris!!" Have a wonderful trip and try to leave some macaroons for those of us coming later in May !  Jo |
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Post by Happygoin on Mar 7, 2012 7:53:14 GMT -5
Fun news, Shoesy! What a nice bonus to be able to visit with your sister. I hope the weather is favorable, because I'm sure you'd be completely blown away with the Vaux le Vicomte. I was. Let the planning begin! |
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Post by Jody on Mar 7, 2012 8:58:31 GMT -5
I'm so happy for you I am doing the shoesy"s going to Paris dance here in FL!!
I'm sure you'll find somewhere t get an almond Crossaint on Sunday.if all else fails they have them at the Richad Lenoir market on SUnay mornings.
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Post by mossie on Mar 7, 2012 10:29:40 GMT -5
Good for you Shoesy, hope you find an almond croissant, should be easy enough, there is always somewhere open. I shall also be there 26th-30th April so we must try to meet up, is this the start of another GTG. I have a walk in mind |
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Post by geordy on Mar 7, 2012 11:20:20 GMT -5
Great news Shoesy! In your honor, and your PD discourse, I treated myself to a large coffee and almond croissant from Hale and Hearty this morning! Not like Paris...but not bad... It was a treat because I was fasting since 6:30PM yesterday for blood test this AM...and then they kept me waiting nearly an hour.....  |
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Post by paris...ahh on Mar 7, 2012 12:25:27 GMT -5
Wonderful news for you. How nice that your sis will be there too!
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Post by Belladonna on Mar 7, 2012 20:42:33 GMT -5
Fantastic Shoesy! So excited for you ;D ;D!!
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Post by Shoesy on Mar 7, 2012 22:36:23 GMT -5
Thank you for joining in on my excitement, everyone. I still can't believe that I'll be seeing Paris again in a matter of weeks. This will be my second spring trip, though it was hard to call the beginning of May 2010 "spring" while I was bundled up in my warmest winter attire.  However, one thing that experience taught me was that boots can be the most comfortable footwear to wear in Paris.  Considering the limitations of our schedule, any GTG that we might participate in would probably have to be on Friday, April 27th. Mossie, I'm sure my husband will find you as delightful as we do on the forum. |
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Post by holger on Mar 7, 2012 22:41:01 GMT -5
I think this is so wonderful. It will be especially nice to be together with your sister, too.
Will look forward to your reports.
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Post by Jody on Mar 8, 2012 3:32:17 GMT -5
Yes Shoesy you must meet up with Mossie He is even more delightful in person. WIs we were going to be there too but 2 weeks from Monday we will be in PARIS!!
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Post by Shoesy on Mar 8, 2012 4:00:18 GMT -5
Jody - Your trip so sooooo close. ;D
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Post by Jody on Mar 8, 2012 8:25:49 GMT -5
Leave for London a week from tomorrow! Already mostly packed!
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Post by Sandy M on Mar 8, 2012 12:07:57 GMT -5
Wow Jody - the time for your departure came up fast!! No need to tell you to enjoy your trip as I know you will - safe travels to you and David and hope you have time to send a report now and then.
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Post by Sandy M on Mar 8, 2012 12:09:29 GMT -5
Shoesy - I'm sooooo excited about seeing you in Paris in April!!!
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Post by janetnj on Mar 8, 2012 19:36:43 GMT -5
Shoesy - so excited for you. I'm sure you can't wait.
Jody - seems like we were just in Orlando yesterday and March seemed so far away. Hope you enjoy London and then PARIS!!!
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Post by sistereurope on Mar 8, 2012 20:47:16 GMT -5
YAY!!!!
I'm really happy for you...but just a bit sorry that we will miss one another by a week or so! Yes, that May was chilly. This winter has been so strange. We've had no snow and no real cold weather to speak of, and we just missed the frigid temps in Paris in Jan. You never know...you just have to take many different kinds of shoes ;D
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, ...........but instead of that, my husband and I will be in Paris April 26 - May 1st. ;D ;D ;D It'll be short and sweet ( and I mean that literally because I plan to stuff myself with macarons, B. ice-cream and almond croissants. 
) 
) is May 1st, and I wouldn't be surprised if the boulangerie is closed on that day too. 
) BTW, does anyone know what they serve for breakfast? (I don't mean brunch, which is served starting from 11:30)
However, one thing that experience taught me was that boots can be the most comfortable footwear to wear in Paris. 
hahahha