Aunt Dawn and I got on the flight in Newark and she kindly gave me her first class seat, complete with glassware and hot towels. I didn't know what those were for so I had to watch other people out of the corner of my eye. Basically, you can do whatever you want with them because you're in first class, but it's safe to just wipe off your hands or face before returning it. It was such a different experience from any of my other flights. I had a great time and the pilot even came back to meet me and brought me up to the cockpit!
After our smooth takeoff and 6 course meal, I didn't feel much like sleeping so I listened to a few lectures on my ipod and hung out. The flight went pretty quickly and I got to meet a lot of Dawn's colleauges...or cohorts :)
On landing, the two of us took off to find a shuttle to the Mariott Hotel we're staying in and it seemed to take forever. Dawn asked at least three people where it would be and each one had a different answer. We should work on her French skills! Actually, being here and being totally immersed in the language makes me want to study it and come back.
Obviously the hotel was located and we made it with all of our luggage. There was no time for rest though! We hit the ground running and learned the ropes of the Paris metro/subway system. On the to-do list: Notre Dame, le Tour Eiffel, and Arc de Triomphe. Whew...
Waiting for the shuttle:
Our lunch spot across from Notre Dame:
The best bookstore EVER:
French walk signals:
Notre Dame from the Garden:
Dawn Linn trying to sneak in:
Gargoyles:
My favorite part of the day:
Cutest foreign kids ever (Kels, this one's for you, I knew you'd go crazy):
The River:
I think you can guess:
An upward angle:
Arc de Triomphe:
As you can see, today was a great introduction to the city and to France in general...I'm so excited to meet up with everyone else tomorrow and to move into Honfleur!
Leave me your address if you'd like a postcard :)
Currently listening to: Calling you by Blue October
Au Revoir!
xoxo
Caitlin
caitlinboyd72@gmail.com
oh my gosh! i got a shout out! I love it! make it your goal to take cute candid pictures of kids/people in general the whole trip! you'll get sick of seeing pictures of just yourself and team-trust me. but oh my gosh cait! it looks like you're having such a good time! i read the entire thing-cuz i actually am DEDICATED to your blog. ha-keep having a blast and keep updating this! have a blast-i'll be praying for you, and tell matt hi! LOVE YOU!
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The best picture is of you in the cockpit! I think you might have found a future career! And I think the hot towels are my favorite thing about first class! Don’t you love them!? Have fun and stay safe! =)
ReplyDeleteHey Sweetie! Sounds so cool! We're stoked for you. OK, stoked is probably dated, but we are excited for your adventure. Plane trip sounded cool; your day of memories w/aunt Dawn sounded very cool too. Anxious for you to meet up with your group & do real work. I know you won't have any fun and do any real siteseeing. Good thing you already saw all of the big Paris landmarks! OK, Matt?! We'll be talking......
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caitlin boyd! you sound like you are having a blast so far! and the towel story was great... definitely had the same problem and i did the same thing by looking at the other people. lol
ReplyDeleteLOVE YOU! im sending you my address over facebook :)
Ok... busy girl! I know we don't have any pictures of the Seattle activities - dog walk, computer fix, "Taken" with popcorn, M&M's and cherries, Altena eating fest - but don't forget there was quite the send off in Seattle. Have a great trip! I'll be here when you get back. Love YOU! --cj
ReplyDeleteHi Sweet Girl! I'm so glad your trip is going well. Wonderful pictures. You make me smile:-) I can't wait for the next posting. I'm checking out the Honfleur website to see what adventures come next. Kisses. lil' mama
ReplyDeleteBon Jour Caitlin! It's Bon Soir for me! I just got back to LA and am crawling into bed...Wow! Twenty three hours ago I was hugging you good bye in Paris! Have a beautiful day! I love you!
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Capt. Boyd - it's after midnight Cali time - and Aunt Dawn is finally going to bed. That's already Sunday morning Honfleur time, and you're probably out for a croissant!
ReplyDeleteGreat pics... Currently listening to "Tipper snoring" by ForPaws.
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