OOPS I DID IT AGAIN... PARIS.

Again? You might say. Yes, again. And again and again and again as much as I can. Paris this second time around was magnificent.

When we arrived, we went straight to one of Anna's favorite places: Butte Chaumont Park.

It was hilly and full of boulders, sort of a compact central park-- and such a contrast to cool Parisian city scapes.

Gorgeous weather.

One of my favorite moments in Paris,
Having baguettes and champagne beside the Sine.

 

People sure did love the chocolate fashion show at Le Salon de Chocolate.

Another one of my favorite things we did! Musee d'Orsay is converted from an old train station. Full of expressionist pieces.

A little corner close to Sacre Coeur-- one of the best views of the Eiffel Tower. Anna and I made it to the Montmarte neighborhood just in time for the sunset.

Montmarte is known for it's arty walls.

 

And the Moulin Rouge.

And it's sidewalk artists.

 

 Dream dinner-- Florian spoiled us.

 The last morning we climbed the arduous steps of the Arc de Triumph! Loved the view and the time of day we got to see it.

 

 Kids having fun at the Arc de Triumph

Finding a hiding spot.

Does this traffic make any sense to you!? Florian says it is technically eight lanes, but there's no lines painted and no one bothers to drive rationally.

 

Garnier Opera House, luxurious.

Anna and I returned to Canterbury only to make a last minute decision to run to London that same day (!!!). She had a dance performance to see for class; I had heard about a performance piece with great reviews. We headed back to the bus station. Call us crazy, but it was worth it.

We got back to campus right around midnight-- in time to catch the beginning of the election madness here in the UK. Our local campus pub decked itself out in Patriotic snazz, broadcasted the ballot-counting, and served everyone "American hot dogs" until 5 AM.

 The climate was fun AND intense. Boos errupted each time Romney came on screen or his electoral votes were tallied.

This post was full of pictures and events, but I hate to say, I'm still not caught up yet! Coming soon: another day or two in London, plus Thanksgiving. Then Budapest! It's enough to exhaust anyone.