Monthly Archives: November 2012
Days Four and Five: Come Rain or Shine
Nike decided to get up early for sunrise shots of the Eiffel Tower. It turned out to be a grey, rainy day but he got some great pictures nevertheless. I blissfully slept in, not caring for sunrises (or indeed for … Continue reading
Day Four: Montmartre, Champs-Elysees and the Velib
Our day started with a walking tour of Montmartre, the bohemian heart of Paris. We started off in front of the infamous Moulin Rouge and then walked up the winding streets, littered with charming cafes and interesting shops. We even … Continue reading
Day Three: TWIW There Were No Lines
We woke up to ominous looking rain clouds, but undaunted, we made our way to the Chateau de Versailles. Unfortunately (or stupidly, if you please) we ended up on the wrong train, realised it about half way into the journey, … Continue reading
Day Two: The Louvre
Our second day in Paris was reserved for the Louvre. We had many friends telling us of how the long lines at the entrance meant that they never ended up going to the museum. I think that’s rather a pity, … Continue reading
An Ode to the Pain au Chocolat
My first introduction to ‘pain au chocolat’ was when I was an exchange student in Brussels in 2005. Pain au chocolat translates literally into ‘bread with chocolate’ – it’s a rectangular croissant with chocolate filling – but that’s a very … Continue reading
The Idleist
On Wanderlust 