Paris Adventure

Stayed at the Eiffel Seine, a boutique hotel right at the heart of Paris City, walking distance to the tower itself. Despite the cost, its location was superior although the rooms are a tad small. Got some cough solution for Dear and gladly it worked and soothe her condition slightly.

Immersed ourselves in the romantic charm of the city with all the great architectures and relaxed place of life.


Great way to cover the city would be through the hop-on-hop-off bus for first timers. Really helped us cut the travelling hassle and a quick way to take in all the sights and sounds of the city. Although the chilly air may be a bit too much sometimes at the upper deck :P


At the Arc de Triomphe, two rows of high-end shopping down the road. However we were not that much into the shopping mood. Some Chinese tourists asked us to help up in queuing at the LV store for their bags purchases. Flatly decline them, in a honeymoon here, hello. But it is quite a thing how they are sweeping up the bags even though it still cost thousands of Euros.

Had to catch the Mona Lisa. It was a rather small painting and maybe it is this fact that Leonardo Da Vinci was able to complete it. The rest of his art works were mainly incomplete given his innate curious nature which had him jumping from projects to projects across different disciplines.

The Mona Lisa was well housed in a bullet proof enclosure and visitors need to keep a good distance from it. The painting facing it was however much more stunning. The sheer size of the market scene depiction and the frenzy surrounding the scene can keep you admiring it for a good 20 minutes. Guess it was placed there to keep the crowd occupied if the place if over-packed.


A few work of art that were absolutely captivating in terms of the drama going on and the emotions they stirred. The fury of women well portrayed in the left painting and how your closest could be the very poison that kill you.

The right painting was my favorite and showed the scene of the coronation of Napoleon. He was supposed to be crowned by the highest priest in the land but decided that he is too great and should crown himself.



Louvre Museum's pyramid struture


Food in Paris was good but really quite expensive. Average about 40 Euros for two for each meal and we are not even talking about the 4-5 course meal locals normally have. Tried Escargot for the first time. The herb overpowered the natural taste of the snail, texture was quite similar to shell fish. Not as bad as I thought. Dear had just one and decided to stick to normal dishes.


Traditional pizza with thin crust and very flavorful beef toppings

View from atop the Eiffel Tower. To think Parisian then were protesting against the project thinking it will destroy the essence of the city. A World Expo landmark project which is what people relates to Paris in the first instance. Great human feat considering the technology available then.

Saw a street performer at the Montmartre. Climb up the lamp post and performed good football tricks. A great place for lovers to just chill out with a nice view of the city. Had Japanese sushi with dear at the place.

Read about the tricksters around the area and one take the form of some peddler who will run up to you and tie a red string around your wrist. If they succeed in doing so to you, they will insist on doing a friendship knot for you, at a price of course. So much for "friendship".


Departing Paris with a feeling of old charm and beautiful memories. Wouldn't mind coming back to Paris and explore the rest of France. Less museum the next time and more wine and natural beauty for our next trip.


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