PARIS...what a city. Whether it is the stained-glass windows of Notre Dame and Saint Chapelle, the stunning view from the top of the Eiffel Tower, the mouth watering food or the sight of Winged Victory at the Louvre Paris has so much beauty to behold.
Luckily, my Mom and Dad have developed quite the knack for foreign languages, so communication has been easy.......wrong. They butcher every attempt! When we went into a bakery for some breakfast and got these cheese quiches(which were delicious) and as the lady hands my Mom the bag she says in broken english, "three cheese", and my Mom replies, "Mer-cheese....I mean.. mercy". Mom doesn't really talk to the natives anymore. 
We arrived late the first night in paris, so even though Mom and Aunt Les wanted turn in, I convinced my Dad to go see the Eiffel Tower.
Right as we walked the base the clock struck midnight and the whole tower began sparkling with lights. It was pretty awesome.
We have sped up our pace to match that of the city, so we wake up early and come back to the hotel at night with barely enough energy to take off our shoes before we climb in bed.
I think we are all excited for a few low-key days in the Confederation Helvetica...the land of the almighty Federer(who is rock'in Wimbledon right now)...Switzerland.
I check almost daily to see if you have made any updates. From what I have gathered from your few updates and from mom and dad's phone calls, it sounds like you are having a fantastic time. We are picking mom and dad up from the airport in about 30 minutes, I cant believe they are already coming home. We have missed you all so much. Keep having incredible experiences...the time goes by too fast. We miss and love you!
ReplyDeleteAustin! I just remembered that you had a blog the other day! I was so excited to check it out and read about all your adventures! Oh my gosh. I cannot even believe the time you are having. The sights are unreal to me, and I am sure the pictures don't even do it justice! What a lucky boy you are! I can't wait to hear all about your journey through Europe!! Are you going to Spain? I can't remember? Anyway, tell Les HI! I will check your blog now to watch for updates! Love ya!!
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