The Best Day Ever!

I woke up so excited this morning because today was the day we were going to Versailles! This was the one place that I have been looking forward to going to, and it drastically exceeded my expectations. No group of adjectives can attempt to describe its beauty or size. The amount of history that the palace contains has made me so appreciative of the experience. Inside of the palace, the decor was extravagant. The colors were bold and romantic, and there was gold everywhere. The ceilings were so high, and everything was very spread out. It is really hard to imagine that place as house. The gardens were just as beautiful. Everything was so green and perfect!

After that, Dr. Desplaces noticed a Starbucks! Woohoo! We stopped there and he bought is drinks. I blame/thank my mother for my Starbucks addiction, but it was nice to have a non-fat mocha with whipped cream. It was also an example of an American company that is very successful internationally.  

Next was the American Embassy. This was another opportunity to discuss the culture f business in France. We discussed the US and France's relationship- it is weird to think that France is the US is oldest ally. We also discussed that the French economy is pretty balanced between tourism, agriculture, and imports and exports.

Notre Dame was next on the agenda. I have seen many amazing things in my lifetime, but this may be the best thing. Every detail was beautiful- the height, the sculptures, and the stained glass windows were extraordinary. I would have to say my favorite part of the famous cathedral was the contrast between the sharp details and round structure. Words cannot explain how grateful that I was able to experience this in person.

After Notre Dame, we went to Shakespeare and Company. Shakespeare and Company was a famous bookstore that artists of the “Lost Generation” used to hang out in. Some of these writers include of F. Scott Fitzgerald, Ernest Hemingway, and Gertrude Stein. I absolutely love books and reading, so this was one of my favorite sights in the whole city. It was also one of the places that is in my favorite movie, “Midnight in Paris.”

We concluded our night with dinner at Dr. Desplaces' sisters house. The meal was delicious and the house was amazing! Everyone was enjoying each others company, and new bonds were definitely made. The house had an amazing view of the river. It is my dream to have an amazing house like that when I am older. Everything about this dinner was perfect! At the end of every day, I am so sure that it is my favorite day, but the next day always exceeds the previous!