Paris

Back home, I missed it so much, but I wouldn't trade the experience for the world. I had so much fun and made new friends. I think that this whole experience has made me grow as an individual. This was my first trip away from home by myself and it really tested me on so many levels. I learned not to be so afraid of going out, not to tag along, ride the subway train, and not to be dependent on others. As for the business side, all the business meetings I attended have taught me that starting a business is easier than I thought, but the challenge is to make it grow and profitable. The impact of the study abroad trip on my life has encouraged me to take a chance on opening a business by the end of this year.

Lunch was better than expected, I had chicken this time no more lasagna for me on flights (not good).

Au Revoir Paris, next stop Newark!

At CDG airport to catch my flight to Newark, NJ. I did not enjoy waking up at 5:00 A.M. to catch the shuttle for my flight, which was at 1:00 P.M.

Last dinner in Paris at a restaurant by La Seine on Quoi de la Gare next to La Baleine Blanche, best burger (Mexico Burger) I had in Paris

At Disneyland Paris, my first time at a Disney Park and I couldn't have asked for a better way to end the study abroad trip.

Disneyland Paris entrance it was so packed.

Ladurée Macaroons late night snack, delicious! The flavors I tried were Marie Antoinette, Vanilla, Pistachio, and Coconut.

Coffee after dessert

Dessert Crisp Chocolate and Caramel, Creamy Yuzu

Brie Cheese from Meaux

Entree Breast of duck roasted, tender chicory in orange juice, mashed potatoes in salted butter.

Farewell group dinner at Le Train Bleu was delicious, one of the best French cuisines I have tasted so far in Paris. For starters we had Smoked salmon, diced cucumber with dill.

Inside decor at the Le Train Bleu, it is definite must see and eat restaurant located inside the Gare de Lyon station.

Got to see a mini preview of a ballet at the Palais Ganier.

Second stop of the day was the Galeries Lafayette, I couldn't do any shopping there too expensive.

First stop of the day Sacré-Coeur, lovely atmosphere there. Lots of steps, people, gorgeous views, and bring water.

Spent all day sight seeing making my way from Sacré-Coeur, Galeries Lafayette, Palais Garnier, shopping by the Louvre museum, and back to the hotel in time to get ready for the farewell dinner. I didn't get to visit the Jardin du Luxembourg, which was the last stop of the day.

Versailles, you really do need a day to see this place it's huge.

I love this model of the grounds.

One of the many waterfountains found in the gardens, I just didn't have enough time to see them all. If I stayed I wouldn't have been able to get back to the hotel. I didn't have enough money left.

The elevator buttons are loose and will mislead you if you're drunk. I just thought it was funny.

Back at the Eiffel Tower, well its an excellent workout going up those step and the reward is a breath-taking view of the city. Besides I hadn't gotten a pic of it lit up, I raced down from the second floor and no I didn't trip.

The unknown soldier beautiful memorial.

It's very crowded, but its still fun to see everyone from all different parts of the world here.

I didn't go in, but I wish I had gone.

Display inside the Arc de Triomphe.

I climbed some more stairs and I felt the burn. I had an excellent coach Eiffel Tower, Yes!! I'll be in shape in no time.

The tunnel to access the steps and purchase tickets to enter the Arc de Triomphe.

I finally made it on the second attempt, I missed you yesterday Arc de Triomphe. I had to see the shops before Igot to the you. I wish I would have made it on time to enter the Louis Vuitton and the Christian Louboutain boutiques, but then again I would have been depressed in Paris, plus swollen feet. I was not going to have that on top of my poor feet, but I guess it was for the best not to see out of reach luxury items.

I love this perfum, it was a life saver the sample that I got. My poor nose couldn't handle the stench left behind by a passenger on the train and the perfume cleared the smell. I would buy it if I could afford it. (New perfume Mon Exclusif, plus you can name it whatever you would like, but I like it the way it is "Mon Exclusif").

I had to take a picture of the building just incase I got separated and couldn't get back to the right train to take me back to the hotel. Yes, I have I fear of being lost.

Lunch at the Terminus Lyon restaurant across from the Gare de Lyon train station.

Left the Louvre incomplete, and time to go souvenir shopping at the stores nearby.

A guided tour of the Louvre and I still didn't get to see everything in it and no way to get food without leaving the mesuem and having to wait in line to purchase a ticket.

At the Louvre museum underground entrance from the train.

Group lunch with the presenters at the Theatre Du Gymnase at La Terrasse restaurant, before our meeting.

Group Lunch at La terrasse Du Theatre restaurant at the Theatre du Gymnase before our next meeting with My JobCompany & Flaminem. (Smoked Salmon with spinach and side salad).

For dessert I had Tiramasu and this as well was my first time having it. You can tell I don't get out much.

First Expresso and it really did keep me awake.

At the meeting room, I was downstairs waiting for the toilette. It took forever to get to the meeting room because there was only one toilette for women and one for men. The men were in and out in seconds. The lady's on the other hand took forever.