07.18-20.2013 Paris

Weren't you wondering why I was travelling in Europe again? We've returned to Paris now, but it's business time. We're all here for the YAD executive conference..the same reason I was in Australia a few years back, and Japan, before then. Anyway, during the conference they scheduled a city tour where they took us to highlights like Champs-Élysées, La Tour Eiffel, the Luxor Obelisk and a boat cruise on the seine. And then after all that? That'll be it! Back to Toronto I go..

07.12.2013 Mona Lisa at Louvre, DYNAMO at Grand Palais

Le Grande Louvre, I.M. Pei, 1989

Going through my photos, I realised I didn't even take a photo of Mona Lisa. But I did drop in to say hi to her. Our first stop today was the Louvre. We didn't buy advance tickets or speedy passes, so we just went early. The line was not as bad as I imagined it would be. I was even able to get a photo of the triangle without tourists in it. 

Our last stop today was the Dynamo exhibition at Grand Palais. I was really excited for this, but was hesitant on bringing everyone there because it's not your typical tourist trap for things to see in Paris. On the other hand, it looked really interesting and I was the planner, so ha! Anyway, even though it's all art, it was a contrast between classical and contemporary. Plus it was much more interactive. 

So go grab a cup of tea. This one is a long post..!

07.11.2013 Paris!

On the Calder mobile at Center Pompidou

Who would have guessed I'd be back so soon!

We took a red-eye to Paris. I don't think I'll ever do that again. It is SO exhausting. (Either that or I'm getting old) The girls I traveled with made a vlog (part1, part2), so you can follow that. I planned the tour highlights a few weeks ago for this trip, but (now I know) it would have been easier to follow a tour package that included a guide who knew the streets haha. We did a lot of walking, but I didn't take too many photos.

Every time I go to Paris, it's always in tiny bites. I don't really think much of the city, it's a little dirty, a little less friendly, and a little bit sketch in some areas, but I think I'm looking in all the wrong places.

07.05.2012 Paris

Went to Paris for a few days. Met up with a few old friends. Had a good time. Write back soon!