Some pictures from Paris - Round 1 - December 2008

     

So this is where it all REALLY began - It was my first ever trip to Europe. I was there for work, to be trained in my new position and was lucky enough to have a weekend overlapping my stay in Paris. Since I was alone, I would eat some fresh baked delights that were made right at the hotel, put my IPod on and just WALK until I could walk no more.... here is a SMALL sample of pictures from that trip:

The view from one window in my hotel. I have a print that I absolutley love that reminds me of this and so as soon as I walked in and saw it, I knew I needed my own version.

The hotel I where I stayed. It was right downtown Paris. I could see the Eifel Tower from the other window not shown. It was about as Parisian as you get. Hotel les Jardins du Trocadéro

The hotel still had ACTUAL keys on these beautiful HEAVY keychains. When you left the hotel, you left the key at the front desk, so they knew if you were in or out.

                               

Notice anything familiar in this picture???? 

The famous tower, up close and personal.

 Cafe across from the hotel... mmm vin......

You can't help but love the buildings and the bustling streets. It looks like it should be in a scene from a movie. For all I know it could have been at some point in time!

                               I bet you can guess where I took this one....

I would like to actually get the guts to take a ride on this ferris wheel while I am there..... I am going to need a buddy for that one!!