Post from the Plane

Currently, I’m flying first class to India. It should be noted that I slept for half of the flight. I could get use to my own personal bed/chair that massages. First class is quite nice. Anyway after much debate last night, the girls and I decided that we would fine and to go ahead with our travels to India. That being said we canceled our trips to New Delhi and to the Taj. The climate in India is just not inviting at this time. This is a total disappointment as I won’t get to see India at all but I guess there is always next time.

I am not sure where I left off in my travels but I recall I didn’t get far, so I shall start at the beginning. We arrive in Paris at 7 AM. None of us really sleep on the plane so you can imagine how chipper we were. We get a taxi and of course he speaks no English. Somehow we manage to have to drop us off at the correct hotel. We couldn’t check in until 12 so we decide to wonder around the area. We were staying literally 2 mins from the Eiffel tower (which was very cool).

So I have been trying to learn French for the past month because I know they hate Americans and despise the fact that we make no effort to speak their language. I have also always wanted to learn. Needless to say I knew enough to get us all by as Liz and Ana don’t speak a lick of French. Anyway we were hungry so we went to a café around the area.


We walk in, I ask in French if they speak English, they give me such a dirty look and say no. So we decide to go to another place right across the street. We hop in there (keep in mind it is cold out) and get a seat, this is an improvement. I again ask the waitress if she speaks in English and she give me the nastiest look but says a little. Anyway we sat there for 10 mins and she never came by to ask us what we would like (there was hardly anyone in the place so it wasn’t like she was busy). Anyway, we left once she had dropped a coffee cup on another patron.

Thank God we were in an area with a lot of cafes because third time was a charm. We finally went to a place that didn’t mind serving us. We all got a café (coffee), croissant, and omelet. It was quite nice. We then strolled over to the Eiffel Tower and spent a lot of time taking pictures.

We had killed enough time before the check in and headed back to the hotel. Since we only slept for 2 hours on the plane and France is 6 hours ahead we needed to stay active other wise we would not adjust to the time change. To aid in project keep us awake, we decided we would go to Versailles and see the castle.

Versailles is about 30 minutes away by train so once we checked in and freshened up, we were off to the train station. It should be noted that the train stations here are far cleaner then those in New York, that and they are a much smoother ride too.

We get to the ticket counter and ask how to get to were we want to go. She tells us to go to plateform A and get on the C train. We as soon as we get to the platform a train rolls by that said GOTA C. So I was like lets go ladies, GOTA C, GOTA C is coming. So we jumped on the train. After 3 stops we realize we are on the train and must retrace our steps to get on the right train. Apparently I’m not so good with the trains.

Despite the train debacle, we made it Versailles. Apparently it is some huge castle with golden gates. We didn’t take a tour so I don’t really know the history behind it. We did get the headsets that talk about what is or was in each room but the sun was setting and I wanted to get to the gardens.

Moving on, that night instead of going out to eat Ana suggested we just grab something quick and eat on the train back to Paris. Liz had never had McDonalds from a different country and was curious. I told her to try it as it tastes different. Needless to say, her and Ana got McDonald’s. I jumped into another café and got a baguette with mozzarella and tomato. MY FAVORITE!

Right by our hotel there was a supermarket so on our way back to popped in there to get snacks and bottles of wine. The wine there is so cheap so we got three bottles. We got back to the room around 8 or so and were so exhausted. We drank some wine, messed around on the computer and proceeded to pass out. Ana woke us up in the morning yelling about how it was late in the afternoon (we had slept till noon).

Hate to run mid story but I have to try and go to sleep. It’s like 4 AM here in India and I woke up at 2:30 AM because I couldn't sleep and I have to work tomorrow. So I will be back to update more but we are safe and sound. xoxo

Attacks on Mumbai India

I have a bit of time before we head out for another big day in Paris but I wanted to take a second and discuss the Mumbai terrorist attacks. As you all know we are heading over to India on Saturday.

Obviously we hadn't been watching TV since we were touring all day, but when we got back to the hotel my dad told me to turn on the News and look for something about India. We turned on CNN and haven’t really shut if off since (except to sleep).

I am actually wondering if it is the news about India is being posted all over the airways back in the States. Here it is on 24/7. Anyway, we are keeping on eye on the situation as we won't be going over there if we are in danger. Just to give you a geography lesson of India, Mumbai is in the middle of Bangalore and Agra (we are going to both these places).

Day 1 of our Trip

Today started the travel extravaganza. The morning came early as I hadn’t packed a thing for the trip but I managed to get everything in order and got out the door with enough time to spare.

Let me begin by saying that Air France is the way to fly, though we took coach to Paris it almost felt like first class. They came around with a travel pack consisting of an eye mask, ear plugs, and a wet towel. The seats were a good size and each one had a personal TV.

I tried to sleep on the flight but only managed to gain 2 hours of shut eye. Luckily there were good movies to choose from (Mama Mia). I wound up singing most of the trip. We arrived in Paris around 6:45 AM. It was a long day especially since none of us really slept on the plane.

That being said I am exhausted and can’t really give this my full editorial commentary. Therefore I am going to get some shut eye, it’s 10:00 pm here. But worry not dear friends, I will tell you all about our trip to Versailles and our random adventures around Paris on Day 1.

SO EXCITED!

I leave for my crazy adventures tomorrow. WAHOO! Very excited about it all. More to come in the near future!