Last Sunday/Monday

So this blog is a couple of days late because of lack of internet access, but finally able to blog. Last Sunday, we traveled from London to Paris. The train ride was nice probably because the majority of the group caught up on some sleep. When we arrived in Paris our first obstacle was the stairs of hell with our luggage, but they actually were not that bad especially for Nicole because Joe and I took turns carrying her luggage up and down the stairs. The hotel was not far from the train station and we were excited to finally get comfortable in our rooms after waking up at 8am, but we got a few surprises. I walked in the door and banged the door against my tiny maybe twin size bed which actually turned out to be the most comfortable. Some of the other rooms had broken showers and other problems, so I guess the boys room was okay. It was a pretty relaxing day, after a little time in the hotel we went to our first French restaurant and the waiter did not speak a lot of English, but the food, after we asked for an English menu and a little difficulty ordering, was delicious. Later that night we decided to take it easy compared to other nights and just went to the movies to see Robin Hood with Mr. Ryan. We had a little difficulty ordering tickets as we tried to order student tickets, but a not so nice older lady explained how to get tickets for 4.50euros if you are under the age of 26, so it worked out. The movie was really good, especially since it showed the Tower of London and other stuff that we had just experienced in London.

The next day we went to Notre Dame Church, Louvre Museum, and Eiffel Tower which were all amazing experiences. I know visiting the Louvre Museum and Eiffel Tower would appear the be the best part of the day, but my favorite part was Mr. or Professor Ryan almost getting Eric and myself kicked out the Louvre by security. As Mr. Ryan, Eric, and I tried to re-enter an exhibit. The secuity guard would not let us because Mr. Ryan had a tour guide sticket, but we were missing the rest of the group. So, Mr. Ryan tried walking past anyway and I have never seen someone pick up the phone so fast as the security lady was calling for backup security and a security guard jogged to stop Mr. Ryan. When we were walking away Mr. Ryan said one of his many great quotes on this trip so far "freakin French." We were not allowed back in that exhibit without the Jen and Kelsey, but it was okay I got my entertainment for the day as I was laughing until we finally left the Louvre.

-Brandon Rollins <3 :)