Posted July 22, 2014
Well it’s hard to believe but our trip is just about over. We had another busy day to end it all off. Amanda, Ben, and Ty went on a Segway tour of Paris. They had an amazing time and learned a tonne about the history around all of the landmarks. Sam and I went through the Catacombs of Paris. They are underground ossuaries that hold the remains of about six million people. It was a little spooky but very cool to see the thousands and thousands of bones and skulls.
After we met back at the apartment and had a little rest we jumped on the subway and headed back to the Jardin des Tuileries for Sam to go on the ferris wheel and swings. We then took one more walk down the Champs Elysées towards the Arc de Triomphe where we had dinner. After that we walked back to the Eiffel Tower to watch the sun go down, and the lights come on. What a spectacular way to finish it all off.
It has been an unbelievable three weeks. We have been very fortunate to see three very distinct parts of France and have learned many things about the French culture. In some ways I think we even understand my own father a little better now!! Having to speak French was also a great experience for all of us. It was great for us to get to use some of our second language. For anybody who enjoys biking I can’t imagine a better place to go – the drivers are very courteous and safe, and the country is so varied in its geography.
I think we all had a great time, but we are all excited to get back home and see our friends, and our pets. Thanks again for following us on our trip. Hope you enjoyed it as much as we did.
Bonne nuit, tout le monde!!!
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