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that was so bizarre, finding how close that was! I think the cafe's a perfect place to visit after a visit to Versailles... and I do like the Triannon Palace Versailles hotel (Waldorf Astoria), so maybe if we could get another amazing deal to stay there, we could combine it all into one trip...
I have always intended eating at the Gordon Ramsay there but never got around to it. I only have four weekends left here so we will need to come back someday.
I am late to the party once again, but all caught up.
Loving the pictures. your dinner cruise just looks amazing. What beautiful sites you saw along the way. I laughed when I saw the iphone 5 sign.
Does Bonny mean beautiful then? Is that a foreign term? I am not sure where Hazel is originally from. You all look wonderful all dressed up for the night and I cracked up with you having your camera around your neck...because that is how I look when I dress up too.
I am glad the cafe delivered once again and your meal and more importantly, dessert met your expectations.
I am a bit confused though. I know you said Hazel is moving to Australia, but I see mentions of a house in Scottland...is that a 2nd home for them? Just curious!
Hi i'm Hazel. We are from Scotland and Scotland is home which is why we have a house there. However, we travel for my job. While abroad we live in a company house. a bit like being in the army I guess but for a private company.
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Now that's a totally different looking side to Paris. I think most of us picture "old" Paris, not the modern glass buildings. Very cool looking though!
Wow, crazy weather!
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Getting wet sure ...puts a damper on things. I really didn't mean a pun there. But it does. It looks like you made the best of it. I pointed at your picture of the Arc de Triumph and said, "I want to stand right there!". She didn't know what it was, but I explained it to her. Now if only I could get the funds to go!
Too bad the weather was so unpleasant! Amazing how it kept going from dark skies and pouring rain to bright sunshine and blue skies. Too bad the shopping wasn't a success, but it sounds like a relaxing afternoon and evening.
I have always intended eating at the Gordon Ramsay there but never got around to it. I only have four weekends left here so we will need to come back someday.
Well, maybe we'll make it a date someday... when I'm not quite sure...
Now that's a totally different looking side to Paris. I think most of us picture "old" Paris, not the modern glass buildings. Very cool looking though!
Hazel and I were talking about this that afternoon and I was saying that I imagine when the plans were put forward, they were probably quite controversial, because like you, I always think of "old world" Paris, but if I remember right Hazel (and forgive me if I've made this up) did you say that it was originally just vacant? I may have read that somewhere... or alternatively made it up completely!
Getting wet sure ...puts a damper on things. I really didn't mean a pun there. But it does.
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It looks like you made the best of it. I pointed at your picture of the Arc de Triumph and said, "I want to stand right there!". She didn't know what it was, but I explained it to her. Now if only I could get the funds to go!
I hope it comes off for you one day, as Paris is a beautiful place to visit.
Too bad the weather was so unpleasant! Amazing how it kept going from dark skies and pouring rain to bright sunshine and blue skies. Too bad the shopping wasn't a success, but it sounds like a relaxing afternoon and evening.
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that was so bizarre, finding how close that was! I think the cafe's a perfect place to visit after a visit to Versailles... and I do like the Triannon Palace Versailles hotel (Waldorf Astoria), so maybe if we could get another amazing deal to stay there, we could combine it all into one trip... 
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Sorry the shopping wasn't productive.
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