Sunday, February 15, 2009

Ooo La La! Provence and Paris

Ah, we started our European adventure at the frescoes at le Chateau de Versailles! We are just 20 kilometers outside of Paris, but it feels like centuries away from the world as I know it.

Truth be told, I have always felt most at home near the water -- (although it's hard for a girl like me to get wet). Here in Provence, the waves lap gently against the boats.
Frankly I can't get King Louis XV out of my head. I do so love a man in armor. I daresay he wouldn't have a noticed a girl of my stature in his court, do you think?
Here I am at a lovely Moroccan restaurant in Paris. A glass of red wine, anyone? Merci!
The Eiffel Tower my friends! To think that just three short years ago, I was a librarian just dreaming of visiting France! Dreams really do come true!
Oh my! {hiccup} Another stop along the coast of Provence.(Yet another) glass of wine at Le Grille in Avignon.
The Notre Dame Cathedral. My ancestors were vestments on the altar in the 15th century.
My pals! I travelled with the French class from Spring Cypress High School. Dear children! The boys loved me, the girls wanted to be just like me. I have so much to be grateful for. Au revoir!