HIGHLIGHTS (so far)

PARIS HIGHLIGHTS

* Segue tour of city the day I arrived--great way to see most of the sights in small amount of time...also great way to stay awake while trying to get over jetlag with Paris time!

* Eating my first fresh baguette while lounging on a bench in front of the Eifel Tower, like its no big deal (just like the Parisians do it)

* Losing track of all the random places that French people freely make out in public ...my personal fav--couple blocking the entrance to a dressing room in a boutique...making out like there was no one around (despite all the shoppers waiting to try on clothes).

* Savoring a fresh hazelnut crepe hot off the grill.

* Night bike tour of Paris--nothing more calming than cycling the inner court yard of the Louvre at twightlight with the faint sound of street performer music floating through the cooridors.  Then the tour only got better as we boarded a boat and floated down the river drinking wine and watching all the sights light up! AMAZING!  (the tour group was totally young and friendly so we had a great time together..hopefully that my tour guide emailed will show up pic below).

http://mail.google.com/mail/?ui=1&view=att&th=122a16ae85c43b33&attid=0.1&disp=inline&realattid=f_fxdr7rim0&zw

many more stories and pics to show when I get back home and download everything.

 

COPENHAGEN HIGHLIGHTS

arrived late last night, woke early this am and have been on the go ever since...

* Bike with Mike Tour of the city this morning--Mike, born and raised on Copenhagen gave a great tour of the city.  I had no clue about half the stuff the told on the history of the city.  Loved the mix of modern architechture and traditional scandenavian style archetecture preserved throughout the city.

NOTE: If you havent figured it out already, I am now a definite fan of bike tours in any big city especially when time is limited (I definitely have seen way more of Paris & Copenhagen in short period of time thanks to these fast paced tours).

* Touring Carlsberg Brewery--the most famous (and quite tasty beer) in Copenhagen

* Meeting up with two students from Poly that are studying at Copenhagen Business School this summer through the exchange program I coordinate.  Great to visit with them, hear about their enthusiasm on Copenhagen and enjoy a traditional Danish meal together.

 

 

Now Im exhausted and off to bed. Gotta get up early in the AM to squeeze in my last sights of Copenhagen before I fly out at about 9pm. Cant wait to see April at the airport--shes coming from London and we are both flying out to our next stop--Vilnius, Lithuania...where we meet the third in our trio, K-Baby! and then the real adventures begin!!!