We are back! Sorry that I didn't post yesterday but I spent the day 1. Sleeping (called in sick to work, was exhausted and just ill) and 2. Uploading the 150 pics I took!
We had an AMAZING time. Truly wonderful. I love Paris. It was like being in a dream. Here is a run down of our trip:
Saturday: We woke up at 3:15am which as you can imagine was not easy. We went to bed late so had about 4 hours of sleep. Everything went fine...got to the airport and parked the car and took the shuttle to the terminal. The flight was ridiculously short. I think it takes me longer to get to work everyday. No lie it was so short. They "gave" us breakfast. More like threw sandwiches at us and by the time the coffee came around we were discending. It was a 40 min flight. LOL We got off the plane in a bit of a daze and made our way to the train. After some guessing with the tickets and getting the wrong ones, we finally got the right ones and got on the train to central Paris. It was exciting because it was the first time Ronny and I were in a country where neither one of us knew the language. Normally I get stressed if I feel like I dont know where to go but it was really fun and exciting. We got off and walked to the hotel (only had a general idea of where it was so got off way too early) and when we got there it was far too early to check in. We begged the reception to get a room cleaned for us as we were exhausted and she advised us to come back in an hour so we walked down the street to find a place to eat and find a lovely little side street with all these quaint cafes and fruit and flower stalls. It was really nice. Got back to the hotel where they had a room ready for us 2 hours before check in (which was so nice) and we went upstairs for a nap. It was so hot so thankfully the room had AC. We got up, took showers and decided to go find Jacobs (my friend that was visiting Paris) hotel which was really nearby. Went for a walk, stopped for coffee and wine and then finally found the hotel. There were LOADS of witnesses in the lobby from the international convention and it was so neat cause we met the nicest sisters! They had just come out of the gift shop and I stopped them to ask them if all of the witnesses had come back from the city tour (some had, some hadn't). They were so cool, especially Peggy (you can see her in the pictures). We had a drink with them while waiting in the lobby and had a very nice time chatting. Finally saw Jake and his mom come in and ran up to him and gave him a hug. He was organizing a picnic with a few other witnesses for that evening in the park in back of the Eiffel Tower. We all went out to get groceries and goodies for the picnic and had just the best time with everyone. It was really magical. I hope you enjoy the pics of the picnic! It was so nice to be able to walk back to the hotel in 5 min. =)
Sunday: We slept in really late (I forgot to set my clock forward and thinking it was 10 it was actually 11!) and went for brunch. Then headed out towards the Lourve to meet up with Jake and his mom. We were supposed to spend the morning in the museum but didnt have time so just met up with them in the museum, took a few pics and then went out towards the river. Ronny had the WORST stiff neck, poor thing. He was in so much pain. I was massaging him and giving him pain killers. It gradually got better but he really stuck it out, my poor hubby. He kept us laughing all day although he was in pain even walking which we did loads of. I think his neck to this day is still a bit off. Anyways, we walked along the Seine and there are loads of old book stalls and little souveneir stands where we got some prints and two canvas paintings of Paris. We got to one of the islands in the middle of the Seine that holds Notre Dame and took some pics. We took the metro to a pastry shop (REALLY fancy) that Jake had heard about and then had dinner at Les Deux Magots where evidentally Ernest Hemingway would go to write which was cool. Then we took the Metro to the Arc de Triomphe, walked all the way down the Champs Elysees and met more witnesses. The day ended with us saying goodbye to Jake and his mom near our hotel as we had to part ways. It was a really nice time with them and we enjoyed it. Oh, I have to tell you about this weird experience. Whilst in the Lourve, I went to go to an exchange place they have there to change over my money. So while I am waiting for the guy to give me my euros, Jacob pulls out this copy of a CD he made me that he taped of a radio station online in the US. It was a station he thought I would enjoy so he made a copy of some of the music for me. So the guy behind the counter is like "You know that is called pirating." and Im like "Well, he is just giving it to me as a friend and its from a radio station, not a CD." and he's like "Its against the law here and if you dont give me that CD, I am going to call the police and he will give you a 2500 euro fine. Its serious." and Im like "no way." and he's like "Well, then Ill keep your money." and I was like "Well Ill tell the policeman you tried to keep my money!" and Jacob is in the background like "aw, come on, your just joking right?" and I ask the guy (im getting really mad at this point) "Why would you do this? Are you bored?" and he says "Im evil." and I tell him "Give me my money. You have no right to take my money." So he smiles and he's like "okay, I was kidding." I was livid! He really had me going. He smiles at Jake and is like "She is strong." and jake says "Yeah she is puerto rican!" LOL!!!!!! Jake says I should have brought Ronny over and been like "this is my husband." LOL But I could take care of it myself. He wasnt taking my money! But he really had us both going.
Monday: Was really hot but we spent the day at the Lourve (saw the Mona Lisa and the Venus de Milo). The coolest part was seeing Jehovah's name on the Moabite Stone (you can see pics in my album) and the Babylonian lions that the captive Jews probably saw while walking into Babylon. It was a nice museum but I wasnt enormously impressed. I still prefer the Met in NYC. =) After the museum we went back to the hotel to shower (we were melting) and after a few hours of relaxing went out for dinner and to go up the Tower. After dinner we went on line to go up the tower but ran out of time as they close it at 11pm. Ronny was really disappointed but we went to walk along the river and saw these guys doing these portraits. I have always wanted to get one done and where better than Paris! So with the Tower in front of me and the river to my back, I had my portrait done. I really love it! He did Ronny's as well right next to mine. I will take a pic and show you guys. It was such a romantic evening. =)
Tuesday: VERY hot day. We basically just walked around and then went back to the hotel to wait. Ended up almost missing our flight anyway because one of the trains wasnt running. I mean we really almost missed it. So glad we didn't. Flight was short and had absolutely no problem getting back into the country. The immigration officer didnt even ask me any questions, just wanted to make sure we were residents. So it went really smooth.

I know I am forgetting things but its late and Im tired. Will post them as I remember them. In the meantime, hope you enjoy the pics! Click here. Hope the link works! You may need to sign up to view them. Sorry if that is the case.

Oh my goodness! Cant believe I forgot! Ronny surprised me the Friday before by taking me to this new Thai massage place up the street. Its GORGEOUS!!! And we got Thai massages side by side for 2 hours!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! It was awesome. I love my hubby!!!!! He wanted to treat me so I could relax before the trip. How sweet is he!