The scene right off the metro...a very popular tourist spot.
The carousel before the big climb...they were playing Edith Piaf.
This is the incredible view of Paris after you climb the stairs to Sacre Couer the gorgeous byzantine cathedral at the top...after the cathedral you stroll through a few cobblestoned streets to a square that is lined with artists selling their art and portrait artists ready to sketch.
We found a quiet little cafe for lunch and have discovered the love of onion soup...I've promised the kids I will make it for them when we get home!
A. found this artist who used fun letters to write her name...5 Euros!!
It was my idea to have the gparents get a painting of JandA for Brad's bday coming up. I chose this water colorist because he was different than the other artists on the square. The kids sat for him like little angels!
In the back streets down we found lots of street art and some great little shops!!
We learned from the previous days that we needed to head home by 4!!! And we did...perfect timing for getting home with 2 exhausted kiddos and the metro is not crowded yet!!
Hi Jenny, Jackson, Abigail-love the streets of Paris-have you ever seen the film "Red Balloon"? Reminds me of that!
ReplyDeleteI wonder what was your favorite place in all your travels? I loved the story of you buying the rug in Morrocco-hope I can see it in your kitchen! Sounds like you are returning next week around the 13th? When you have all recovered Shioto would like to have Jackson come over for a sleep over! Oh thanks for the postcard says Shioto. Shioto wrote too from CA so hopefully it arrived!
Take care-enjoy your last week! Here we just finished buying school supplies-this year Shioto's school ordered from Green Home shop on South Boulevard-convenient, not so expensive and all eco friendly products-no crowds and rush! Glad thats over!
See you soon-aurevoir et a bientot mes amis!
Gillian and Shioto