Tuesday, June 17, 2008

Paris: WOW!

Kenton with his new hat on Father's Day
Paris has been the first city that we have been in where everything has been so surreal that I have to remind myself that, yes, I really am here seeing what I am seeing. I never really thought that I would come and see the Eiffel Tower, or the Mona Lisa, or Notre Dame! I think I feel this way because there was so little time to prepare for this trip that my usual advance history reading and studying did not happen this time. But we have spend a great 3 days in PARIS! Just Look!
Kenton in the streets of Paris carrying the Artista wheel on his back! This has been the most difficult part of the trip with travel.
The trains have been difficult to figure out, gragging baggage up and down stair cases in busy train stations has caused very difficult moments for everyone.


Mona Lisa, amazing! Everyone said her picture is so small, I think on the contrary. She just happens to be in a very large room with extremely large paintings - like 30 feet high by 30 wide. Her painting is awesome.


This famous, life size, statue in the Louve that reminded me of all the stringed musical instrument players in our family. The hair is Nates', the smile is Dan's, the carefree joy in the face is Tyler's.


The Eifflel Tower, again stunning and not what I would call small! When in France, eat like a frenchman - so Kenton did eat snails!!!
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  1. Kevin and EmilyJune 18, 2008 at 7:12 PM

    Paris sounds incredible. Thanks for sharing the pictures. Hope you continue to have a great trip!

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  2. Gayle and Curt Family BlogJune 18, 2008 at 7:43 PM

    ok how did you get away with taking a picture in the museum? Great pics. Ilove seeing all this through you guys. Thanks again for the posts

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  3. The TrainasJune 22, 2008 at 10:11 PM

    Shauna didn't we tell you to stay away from the trains?!? (Or at least have someone very trustworthy and capable take you through the first time and explain it to you?) That was a crazy, frustrating, funny, memorable experience from our trip as well. We're thinking of you, and jealous!! Have fun! Sharee and Liberty are just fine...

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