When I originally started thinking about visiting Paris, I had spring in mind. Seeing the sights with mild temperatures, beautiful blooming gardens, and before the crowds of summer vacation sounded perfect. When I started looking at my vacation days from work however, the two weeks surrounding Christmas and New Year's Day jumped out as the … Continue reading Paris in December
Our second full day in Paris was Christmas Day. I was a little apprehensive about this when we booked our trip. We went back and forth about renting an apartment or a hotel with a kitchen so we could cook and hang out at "home" on Christmas Day, but we decided to test our luck … Continue reading First Trip to Europe, Day 3 – Christmas Day
We started our first full day in Paris early by local standards, waking up well before the sun. I had no idea that the sun doesn't rise in Paris until after 9am in the winter! Since mom and I take longer to get ready, we sent Josh and my dad to look for breakfast. They … Continue reading First Trip to Europe, Day 2 – Christmas Eve, Montmartre, and the Eiffel Tower
I'd Rather Be Sailing 