The thing I remember most is the agony of the many steps which was always followed by the ecstasy of a breath taking view. Each day we were up early and on the move; the only time we stopped was when we climbed into bed at night-- and it most cases that was very, very late at night. Our trip was carefully planned and yet it was so spontaneous. We saw all of the iconic sights as any tourist should, but it was as if we were living in France instead of just visiting it. We didn't just see Paris, we lived it!
How could 10 days pass so fast? Where did we get the energy to do all that we did? And, when can we do it again?
The things I like best about our trip were as follows:
--The camaraderie of our group (The conversations were always stimulating, and we were always our sister's keeper!).
--Seeing Paris at my feet the first night on top of the Arc de Triumph and again at night from the top of the Eiffel Tower.
--Meeting the challenge of walking to the top of Mont Saint Michel.
--The stories of Napoleon's willie and other tidbits of history.
--The art and culture and historical lessons.
--The wonderful food and spirits we imbibed.
--And, being first inline at Versailles. It was as if the palace were ours!
Viv
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