-Sacre Couer is huge and the domes on the inside are bigger than expected.
-the domes also have some of the coolest paintings of Jesus and His followers that I have ever seen.
-we met a nic guy today from canada who didnt know what he was doing trying to find the subway, we felt so bad for him because he did not speak any french and BOYYYY have we been there, so we helped him and he was actually heading to the same touristy place that we were heading to. he snuck his camera in the church (sacre couer) and took pictures and we ran from the guards who screamed "PAS PHOTOS!!" all around the church. funny funny.
-there were lot of people worshiping in Sacre Couer and Notre Dame, i love it love it love it.
-lots of people were singing while i got on my knees and prayed.
-as i sat on a pew and journaled, the woman next to me was singing and humming and praying. it made me so happy.
-st, christophers hostl in paris is so hip and cool and i love it
-couch surfing is legit.
-baguettes really are everywhere here
-they are very cheap too
-elclairs might be the best thing i have ever eaten
-i have learned cheers in 6 different languages
-versailles was incredible. i felt lie royalty just walking around the gardens
-dont walk around with a map out looking like you dont know what you are doing...you set yourself up as bait.
-subways here attract the shiftiest people ever
-gypsies will steal from you
-if shifty people ask if you speak english, make life so much easier by saying no
-the louvre is the largest place ever.
-the ceilings are lovely, the paintings are God's gift to earth, and the statues are breath taking.
-free wifi makes my day like nothing else
-heidelberg is the prettiest city i have seen yet.
-or maybe bregenz....
-or maybe i just wont choose.
-the fact that we had to pay like 300$ for one night in paris makes me sick to my stomache.
-right this very second im sitting outside the hostel's connecting restaurant patio on the river talking to this nice woman who is telling us her story of how she ended up here is Paris. Her name is Karen and she is from LA. she relies on the Lord and she gives thanks to her Savior for everything. i love her.
-i am chily right now
-i played gin with a new greek friend
-tomorrow we are going to limoges and im meeting up with emilie
-i cant waittttt
-after that we will go to Cannes and lay on the beach for 3 days
-i prefer hostels because of the people we meet
-playing cards all the time is a great way to meet people and talk to them
-kind people are everywhere.
-and helpful ones, too.
-i know more french than i thought i did
-i wish i was staying here!!
-i had quiche for dinner (well, half of one)
-we are poor travelers and we LOVE ITT
rachel marie cline, we are never together over the summers and i always hate that.
2 comments:
Totally loved hearing your blogvoice again. Everything you describe sounds so lovely. More more. xxoo mom
i love you more than my own flesh.
i was so thankful for that phone call today. it was such a treat for me! i hope you read my blog too because there are a couple of shout outs to you. i love you so much elizabeth. one day we'll make all these dreams of ours a reality!
im glad you are having the time of your life! stay safe. im praying for you chachu
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