Goodbye to Paris

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Here are some pictures of our last few days in Paris. One of my favorite pictures is of my mom and my brother and I and we are at a cafe on Saint Germain called Les Deux Magots. We went there about three times and loved it! It wasn't about the food or the drinks, it was all about the location. It was across from a very famous church, Saint Germain that dates back to the 16th Century. We loved sitting at the cafe and watching the people who would walk by, all of the cool (young or old) Parisians. We saw a lot of fashion tips and ideas and saw some pretty awesome hairdo's. In conclusion, I had a ton of fun and learned a lot here in Europe. Learning about the history of France was so amazing and it made me appreciate all of the buildings, statues, and stores around me. Also seeing and living the French culture was a life changing experience. I am very excited to start French 2 this year in school because I want to become fluent in French. I really hope that I can be privileged enough to come here again sometime and it would be helpful to be able to communicate with people. I think studying abroad in college is definitely something I will look into! I already knew that I loved big cities, but being here made me realize that I can handle living in one. I am also really going to miss all of the food here, nothing else can compare! Haha! I am so happy and thankful that my mom decided to bring me with her, because if she hadn't I would have NEVER been able to see or experience France, Belgium, and Holland! It was definitely the experience of a life time and I don't want to leave!
--Molly

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Photos

Raymond, Maureen, and Molly
At the Les Deux Magots cafe.

Molly and Raymond
Train ride to Mt. Saint Michel.

Molly, Archie, and Raymond
Standing by the pyramid outside the Lourve.

Raymond, Archie, and Molly
At the Paris Plage on the Seine.

Raymond
Outside of the Louvre.

Raymond
Overlooking the Eiffel tower.

Maureen, Molly, and Raymond
On the Seine.

Molly
Not a big fan of public transportation.

Surprise
On the last night the students were here we had a dinner party and they surprised Raymond with a light up Eiffel tower!

Caught
The French Cops are out to get Raymond.

Molly
On the Seine.

Comments

[Margie]

Great finale!
Hey Molly- Loved your final remarks on your trip. I'm so happy for you to have had such a phenomenal experience and that it has inspired you! Can't wait to see you and hear more about it!

[Mark C]

Well written, Molly.
You wrote a very eloquent and sincere summary of your time in Paris, Molly. I sincerely hope that this IS a life changing experience for you and Raymond... and I bet your folks learned a thing or two as well. Thanks for "inviting" me on your trip by sharing your photos and thoughts in this blog. I have enjoyed reading it when I could. I am sure as much as you will miss Paris, you will be glad to be back in the USA. So... where to next??? A safe trip back to Les Etats Unis!

[Louee's Aunt]

Molly!
Sounds like you have really grown up, Molly! I am so proud of you. I knew this would be a life changing experience for you!