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Europe: the flights over
Europe: The Flights Over
Well, we’ve arrived safely in Paris. Our only problem is that we’re here a day earlier then we expected to be. Due to time zones etc we had miscalculated our arrival date. Never mind though, we’re in the same hotel we’ll be at the next few nights and apart from the cost it’s not a problem.
Our Brisbane to Dubai flight included a half hour stop over in Singapore to re-fuel. It was good to get out, stretch our legs and score another airport to check into on foursquare! Seriously, we felt like huge geeks as finding wifi has been our number one priority at every place we’ve been so far.
We had a two hour stop over in Dubai, which, once you actually get out of the plane, and then board a new flight etc. only ends up being 1 hour. Still, we were able to walk around a bit and stretch. We also got to Facetime with my parents, Hayden & Pepper. It’s pretty awesome to be able to video call someone for free on the other side of the planet. A bit laggy, but we didn’t mind because we had no international sims or any money to call traditionally!
My eyes seem to be reacting pretty hard core to SOMETHING. I’m not sure if it’s the travel, the lack of sleep, or something else, but they are incredibly painful. I spent the Dubai-Paris leg with me eyes closed almost constantly, except to eat.
-T
Wine at eleven.
Warm Rue Cler cafe service.
French caricatures.
- L
Info for other travelers:
At the airport we just went to the information, gave the lady our hotel address and she told us how to get there on the train. We had to change three times to get to our hotel, but this was stress free and simple. The trains are marked out well.
We’re staying at the Grand Hotel Leveque (29 Rue Cler) it’s quite nice, VERY central, and you have your own bathroom. It’s €159 per night.
They have a wifi service 1€ = 1 hour
Down the road is Le Cafe du Marche and we had dinner each (bowl of pasta & chicken burger) and some wine for €27.50 hopefully this ends up being a fairly standard price for meals!
We’re also using an ANZ travel card. It works just like a VISA credit card, but has pin numbers as well if you want them. It’s full of Euros and you can use an Internet logon to check the balance etc. So far it’s worked a treat.
The only fees are if you use an ATM or if you deposit again after e initial setup they take like 1% or something. We just saved our $$ and put it all on at the beginning.
My couch is just washing…
My couch is basicly just washing that needs to be folded.
Not always, but certainly this week. It’s the big count down till Europe (we leave on Sunday night!), and so getting all the clothes washed, ready to be packed is a big priority. Also cause, you know, we don’t want our clothes to go mouldy (it has happened to me before!!).
Because I’ve recently become the administrator for Blog This, I’ve been crazily writing up challenges for the next 5 weeks while I’m away. I told you I was a glutton for punishment… :-S
I’ve also been organising some new member stuff with Nicky, which is good to sort out. If you don’t usually play along with the Blog This challenges then feel free to pop on over and have a look! It’s easy to be a member and a great way to meet other Aussie bloggers! (Yeah, I’m biased!!).
Anyway, I’ve got one more post in me before this turns into a travel blog, and I get off my couch/pile of clothes!
Part of My Place and Yours…
Tags: blogthis, clothes, couch, europe, myplaceandyours, washing
Bunting: Inspired by Danimezza
Sometimes I feel like I am a glutton for punishment. The busy kind of punishment. I have two weeks until life stops and we have a break from regular life for a month. Two Weeks! I can’t believe it’s only two weeks till I’m on a plane to Europe!
That means it’s also only two weeks until I walk down the isle as bridesmaid for the lovely Carmen. Between now and then my list of things to do includes:
* Dinner with Mandy & Marty
* Craft Group
* Doctors (nothing serious- just more thyroid checks- eugh)
* Eyebrow wax and a Facial @ skin
* Two days of assessment development seminars
* A moroccan night @ Naomi’s
* Package up gifts for the mini-swap I’m in and post them
* Plan savoury food for kitchen tea etc. Cook said food (started making the breadsticks today!)
* Carmen’s Kitchen Tea and Hens Night
* Our 3 year Wedding Anniversary and a dinner (nothing very extravagent- we’ll wait till Paris!)
* Dinner and dancing practice for the wedding (can’t make the wedding rehersal because of work)
* The wedding!
* A #$*t load of work. Much more then two week’s worth!
Even with my crazy long list I’m feeling confident that I the next two weeks will be enjoyable and full. I love my life when it’s crazy.
I’m adding to the list is some bunting I’ve been wanting to make ever since I saw the bunting Danielle made over at Danimezza. I thought it would be perfect timing to make the bunting now and (if the other girls like it) use it for Carmen’s hens celebrations. If they don’t like it then I will just use it for other things!
Below: The fabric for the bunting cut into the triangles!
Yesterday I also spent some time with my cousin, Marcus, and his fiance, Emma. They’re getting married in April and asked me to help them with some ideas for their wedding invitations! I’m pretty excited to help them out, will be even more exciting that they’re thinking of using my scanart idea for the invitations!
Tags: bunting, busy, emma, europe, list, marcus, todo, wedding
