Took a taxi to the airport - lovely drive but some near misses on the way! We were challenged at the airport by the weight of our bags so had to reorganise on the spot. Needless to say there is another box to go in the post tomorrow! There were long queues going through customs. A bit of anxiety here as we watched operations ahead, but we survived that one ok. Just as well there was no BP machine to check on us.
We had an uneventful flight, were met as arranged and had a very pleasant drive into central Paris. The temp was 34 degrees. The hotel is just superb - the Marriott Ambassador. Wow! Our room is spacious, huge bed, all conveniences, even a separate loo. We were greeted by the tour organisers, taken for a walk around the environs and attended a meeting at 7 pm. Tomorrow promises to be a big day. We have chosen to take the walk to the opera house etc. In the evening we will dine on the River Seine so that will be an experience. We join the River Cruise on Sunday.
Each day brings something new, but it is always good to hear from home. It is 9.15 pm here, 7.15 am Saturday in NZ. Do email the rugby results as soon as they are available. Paris is some city so we look forward to seeing some of it tomorrow.
Until then, the travellers retire in luxury!
Hi there Faye and Simon,
ReplyDeleteGreat blogging, we have been following them every day, you sure have been keeping busy and on the move, and already you have seen so many different things and places. You have obviously had a few challenges here and there and the language differences must make these harder but you sound like you have coped well with them all.
Hot and sunny in Rotorua today, just me and Rebecca here for the weekend as you know Andrea staying at your house and having a weekend in Auckland. Big night tonight with the rugby, Anna has got a ticket and after rain forecast it now looks like it will be fine so thats great.
Yes can you put some photos on the blog ? that would be great if you could work out how to do it.
Enjoy Paris and your luxury hotel !
Love,
Tony and Rebecca
Hi Mum and Dad
ReplyDeleteSounds like you loved Prague - I know I did years ago! It is a place Mark and I would like to go back to one day!
Paris aye! Lovely! Hope you enjoy your walk to day and a trip on the Seine!
Sport over for the day - Millers Flat tournament today so did not have to travel to Alexandra for a change. Sam's team were defaulted to today so he had a game for the U 16 apparantly! Will watch the rugby final tonight and let you know outcome!
Keep enjoying yourselves
Love Deb