Life in Paris: Day 17 & 18 – The Louvre

May 23rd, 2012

Before we get started on this day’s journal, let me just say I’m SOO behind! I was so busy with school each day, then was racing around Italy for 1 week after school, then came home to gallstones and ecoli poisoning I haven’t had time to catch up on these journals, but I still wanted to share everything from my trip so you all could come along!

Saturday & Sunday, April 14th & 15th

We slept in nice and late today! We only got up around 12ish (me a little later, haha) We had to meet a friend from school at the Louvre so you can imagine how we were fumbling all over each other trying to get ready in one bathroom! What’s amazing is that we actually got out the door in time….between the two of us we are NEVER on time! Never! It was a proud day for us…LOL.

Once we took the metro to get there, we stood in a long line to get in, but fortunately it moved quickly. We didn’t put two and two together….a long line means….many many people inside. The Louvre was fully stocked and loaded! Trying to get to the Mona Lisa was quite the experience.

The Lourve was simply stunning though! We had about 4 hours there, which seems like a long time, but we feel like we saw only a 10th of what the Louvre has to offer. There are over 35,000 pieces housed in the Louvre, which was originally a fortress built in the late 12th century. We tried to take photos but the photos really don’t do the pieces justice. I kind of gave up trying to photograph EVERYTHING after the 1st hour, lol. You kind of just have to be there.

On Sunday, we met our friends Sandra and Nina to meet our friend (and MUG employee) Mariella. Mariella is from Belgium so we took a train to Lille, France as that was the half way meeting point. It was nice to see the French countryside- beautiful green hills and cute little houses.

We spent a wonderful day in Lille catching up with friends, eating lunch, and shopping. It was nice to escape the city for a day and not feel so crowded. I found some OH-so-sexy black heels at Printemps as well as some silver bracelets (Nicola and I both are trying to collect one from each major city we visit) We really just walked around and enjoyed each others company while we popped in and out of stores. It was such a fun girls day!

On our way back to the train we were a little snacky so we decided to stop in at a small restaurant for something sweet. We decided to each have a true Belgian waffle with nutella- yummo! Well worth the calories

After our little snack (and by little I mean large), we hopped on the train to return home and promptly passed the hell out! We were exhausted and the movement of the train was as good as a lullaby.

Beaucoup d’amour!

xoxo
Nicola and Marlena

Maryna Giannelli

It’s the Louvre and not the Lourve
- vb
  
  Wow!! You are SOOOO smart. :O)
Bassma

it’s The Louvre and Lille. not the Lourve and Lillie. Lol. you’re so cute ! Gros bisous
- Marlena
  
  whoops! all fixed now
Millymils

I love reading your posts. ^_^
Bella

I just can’t believe you were in Lille and don’t have the chance to meet you Marlena !! So sad ! lol. Hope you enjoy your trip & come back soon to our country. Bisous
guest

Louvre, not Lourve. Printemps, not Primtemps. (Means “spring.”) Lille, not Lillie. Really – you should know that.
- Those in glass houses
  
  Wow. What’s with the pretentious hostility. Geez, people make mistakes sometimes Ms. Perfect. Those in glass houses……………….
Luna Maia

Marlena, you’re GORGEOUS!
I’m going to Paris next week, and everything that you’re posting is important for me, thank you SO much!

OMG, guys, whats the problem at change or forget a letter in a word? For those who whats to help, ok.But if you just want to criticize…come on, go find something more interesting to do
bellaevey

Oh it looked like so much fun! Thanks for sharing your experience(: and mmmmmm Nutella… lol
Rawrs, Evey

bellaevey.blogspot.com
- Marlena
  
  I know- Nutella is my fav!!
Charlotte

So good you had a lovely experience Marlena… Went to Paris years ago and so it was good to see it again through your eyes… Loving your videos and your warm personality, from chilly Melbourne Australia!
WenDee70

U girls look like u had a blast!!! Hope to go some-day!!
Petitklain

Ooooh!! I’m so excited reading and watching your videos… I’m spanish and my favourite city in the whole world is Paris, I’ve been there for 4 times and I’m expecting for the next.
This kind of diary is making me remind who beautiful is this city.And it makes me feel envy of you!!! n_n.
Your videos make me feel as if I was there…
I’m glad knowing that you love Paris, and if I was a follower of you channel, from this I’m addicted to you!! jajaja!!!
Ah! I’m also on my own loss weight race, I’ve lost 18 kg (can’t tell in pounds) and you encourage me to go on. Thank you Marlena.
A huge hug!!
noemyd

Italy? Are you going to come to Italy?
If so, it would be nice to meet you in person!
Melissa(:

what happen to the image of the thai food lolzz jk
Marion

Actually, the theatre you found so special on the grand’place of Lille used to be a military base on the 17th century…. That’s why it doesn’t look like a theatre!
Louis XIV took the city by arms, but the people didn’t Want to be french, so, to avoid a revolt, he decided to built this on our main square, and if you look carefully, you’ll see a golden sun (Louis XIV was the King sun) which was supposed to mean ‘do not screw things up, fellows, i am looking at you guys!’
Ok, this was just the north of France history part!
http://www.facebook.com/murielle.feedesfleurs Murielle Feedesfleurs

happy that you have appreciated PARIS / LILLE and all the nice shopping aeras around kisses from france

Life in Paris: Day 17 & 18 – The Louvre

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