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I do have this piece of advice for you. One could easily spend a week in the Lourve. I personally got lost for about an hour trying to find an exhibit I was looking for. I would see if you could find a list of current exhibits/ major pieces and decide what you must see. My experience with tour groups and the Lourve is that they drop you off and say "meet us back here in 3 hours" Great . . . now what.
My Favorites are The Coronation of Napoleon by Jaques-Louis David, and the Caravaggios--I think I remember there being 2.
I have my own opinions about the Mona Lisa--but I'll wait to hear what you think first!
Also really impressive is the collection of Egyptian Antiquities.
(can't tell who is a history buff can you?)
Wow Sha I love how much you will get done and I am so sorry that your wonderful DMom isn't able to come with you. But I am sure that you will make lots of new friends.
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I am loving the box of goodies they send before hand! That's really nice
I think that what they do have planned looks awesome! The tower of london ahhh and tea at harrods???!!! I have always wanted to do one of those literary tours of england. You are going to have such fun! I am so jealous of the disneyland paris and the louvre! So much to see!
I hope you have a great time!
Well, even though the itinerary is lacking, it still seems like it will be a very full trip! I hope you take detailed notes and lots of pictures for us. Can't believe you're leaving tonight. Have a safe trip
Have a fantastic trip!!!! Sorry your mom can't go...but you'll have a BLAST!
I LOVE PARIS!!!! It's on my list again!
The subway system is VERY easy to use!
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I can't believe you're leaving tomorrow! You're going to have a fantastic time! I loved the countdown they gave you!
I agree with Heather about finding current exhibits at the Louvre. We went in 2006 and my DH had a book that told you the top 10 things to see and what order to see them in so we decided to do that, but upon arrival they had moved some of the exhibits. I too want to hear your reaction about the Mona Lisa.
Sharon, Can't wait to hear all about the adventure!! Sorry your Dm couldn't go along but i know you'll meet lots of people and have fun!
We are considering an Adby Dis in 2012 when Dh has a 6 week sebaticle, we looked at the London Paris one and also the Ireland one so I am going to be anxiously awaiting your reports!
Wow! Sounds like you are going to have lots of fun--even without the details! I think it's so neat that you will be able to meet up with Mark, Cheryl & Karen. Have fun, Sharon! Not to rush things, but I can't wait for you to get back so I can read all about it. Safe travels!
Heather is dead on about the Louvre - - make sure to just pick a few pieces that you really want to see. I had to jump up and down to see Mona Lisa over the tons of people in front of me.
I hope that you love your lunch in the Eiffel Tower. I had a 4+ hour dinner there with 14 courses. Yummy!
I'm so Jealous!!!! It sounds like an amazing trip and I hope you have a Fantastic time and please please please take a lot of photos and eat lots of chocolate for me.
You didn't even have to ask!
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Sounds awesome....Andrew loved the DLH although he reported lots and lots of pink....even the toilet paper which, being a 14 year old boy, he got a kick out of! He also said to make good use of early entry...he was the first one in the park and reported not too much company....should be easy to be there nice and early since you are up with the roosters, anyways!
danielle
I am going to try my best to be one of the first in the park too! And maybe get some shots of an empty park!
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I do have this piece of advice for you. One could easily spend a week in the Lourve. I personally got lost for about an hour trying to find an exhibit I was looking for. I would see if you could find a list of current exhibits/ major pieces and decide what you must see. My experience with tour groups and the Lourve is that they drop you off and say "meet us back here in 3 hours" Great . . . now what.
My Favorites are The Coronation of Napoleon by Jaques-Louis David, and the Caravaggios--I think I remember there being 2.
I have my own opinions about the Mona Lisa--but I'll wait to hear what you think first!
Also really impressive is the collection of Egyptian Antiquities.
(can't tell who is a history buff can you?)
Thanks for the advice, Heather. I do have an idea of what I'd like to see if they just turn us loose.
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Despite the lack of detailed itinerary, which has been a pain when trying to plan our meet this weekend it does look like a superb week.
And I'm with Heather - let us know if you have any plans to go to Hong Kong or Tokyo, you may find us joining you for a return trip to those as well!
We can talk about that this weekend.
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I am loving the box of goodies they send before hand! That's really nice
I think that what they do have planned looks awesome! The tower of london ahhh and tea at harrods???!!! I have always wanted to do one of those literary tours of england. You are going to have such fun! I am so jealous of the disneyland paris and the louvre! So much to see!
I hope you have a great time!
I so thought of you when I opened the boxes, Crissy!
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Heather is dead on about the Louvre - - make sure to just pick a few pieces that you really want to see. I had to jump up and down to see Mona Lisa over the tons of people in front of me.
I hope that you love your lunch in the Eiffel Tower. I had a 4+ hour dinner there with 14 courses. Yummy!
Safe travels, my friend!!!
Love you!
Jill
I will raise a toast to you Madame President. Or six.
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Mickey's so happy to see me back, he can barely contain himself!
I am beyond excited for this trip. This is my first trip outside the continental U.S., so I’m happy to get to do a lot of “touristy” stuff on my first visit to these cities. I’m actually glad to be at work today, because I can use the distraction!
All the little details are taken care of. I’ve called my bank to let them know I’ll be traveling outside of the country, and they’ve noted it on my account. I’ve even sought out European Citibank locations, just in case. My rental phone has arrived, so I can keep in touch with my family (and it makes it a lot easier to connect with Chez and Karen).
I’ve got everything packed and ready to go. I’m working today because of the redeye flight. But I’ve checked in for my flight, so that’s all set. I’ve even checked out the in-flight movies (Dean Spanley, Milk, New In Town, Flashbacks of a Fool, Bride Wars, Valkyrie, Killshot, Hotel For Dogs, Layer Cake, Fantastic Four: The Rise of the Silver Surfer, and Bolt). There are a couple that I’ve been wanting to see, so I’m sure I’ll be well occupied when I’m not sleeping.
I plan to take lots of pictures. I’ve got a big enough memory card to take as many as I want, and I’ll be uploading them to my laptop each night, so there’s no worry of filling it up! I also just got a spare battery for the camera so I won’t have to worry about the battery going dead in the middle of the day.
There won’t be any text message love updates, but I am bringing my laptop. Depending upon the Internet access, I’m hoping to check in a few times to let you know how it’s going.
I'm ready! The only thing I’m worried about is getting a loud know-it-all on the tour, so send some no-jerk pixies for me!
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it does look like a superb week. 
Can't believe you're leaving tonight. Have a safe trip 
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Or six. 
This is my first trip outside the continental U.S., so I’m happy to get to do a lot of “touristy” stuff on my first visit to these cities. I’m actually glad to be at work today, because I can use the distraction!
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