12 July 2010

Bonjour de Paris


But we are here. It is almost 8am Paris time, it is raining which has cooled the air, it has been extremely hot the last few weeks so it has brought some good relief.

We arrived yesterday morning at 9am, absolutely exhausted.  My boys are real troopers, I expected the worst for the flight and after 25 hours of flying with 3 hour layovers they weren't too bad.  They stayed awake until 9pm last night and L slept until 6this morning and J is still asleep as I write.

We're staying with friends who live in a suburb of Paris called Croissy (about 30 minutes from the centre).  For those who live in Sydney, it is like the Double Bay or Vaucluse of Paris. Nice spot to stay. We had thought about stying in Montparnase, at another friend's place, but Croissy offers 3 kids to entertain the boys and a large backyard which is the best option for the boys to get over jetlag.  It seems to be working.

F and I went to the local Sunday markets yesterday with our friends and while took photos, I still can't load them on to the iPad, so I can't share what we saw. If you have seen all those photos of French markets with the produce beautifully laid out, then you get an idea of what  thy looked like.

F and I will shortly head into the Marais for brunch with an old friend of his and then we'll do a little bit of shopping and site seeing. Hopefully the rain which has become stronger, will stop in time for our wander.

Until the next post, hopefully with some photos.

Have a happy day.

Image via Elsa May

19 comments:

  1. Glad you've arrived safely Engracia and are enjoying yourselves - look forwrad to hearing about more of your travels xx

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  2. I'm glad the trip over wasn't too bad and that you've arrived safely. Can't wait to see some pics. Have a lovely time! Jxx

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  3. So wonderful to hear that your trip was a good one and that you have arrived in Paris safely. Enjoy your trip, I can't wait for your next post. Hugs to you Engracia ~ Txx

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  4. ...sounds wonderful. enjoy paris.

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  5. Your boys are so good to do such a long flight! Have a wonderful time :)The french markets sound divine!

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  6. How exciting, have fun Engracia! I do love Paris, what's not to love :)

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  7. French markets sound divine...enjoy and look forward to seeing the pictures.

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  8. It sounds so wonderful! Looking forward to seeing all of your pictures.

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  9. I was in Paris a few weeks ago. You must try the Rose Bakery at the Rue des Martyrs. I'll be writing about it soon so stay tuned. Have fun!

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  10. Quelle merveille you are finally there! And hooray that your flights were a success :) I look forward to following your family adventures over the coming weeks! Take care, Annie x

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  11. Ahh lucky girl, in Paris with the family. Just wonderful...ooh so wishing we were tagging along. Saw Sylvie here in Seattle so it was so nice that she finally met Bella and caught up with Stu again. Reminded us of those Shnaghai days. Anyway..looking forward to pickies so get with it on the ipad...i cant believe you got one!!! Yes it doesnt come with a USB port - so bizarre!!! Much love Tals, Bels and Stu

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  12. have a great time Engracia!

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  13. Hope you have a wonderful time. I adore Paris (who doesn't?!) I look forward to seeing some pictures. Au revoir x

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  14. Hope you're having a fab time, glad the journey went well :-)

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  15. Paris!!! We are all extremely jealous!
    Can't wait to hear all about it.
    xLouise

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  16. Looking forward to your pictures! have a nice time :)

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  17. how fantastic that you're in paris! i can't wait to hear all about your adventures!

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  18. Hi Engracia - hope all's ok and you're still blogging? Had a terrible feeling when I realised it's been a while I've seen you in blogland!

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