paris: day one
22 February, 2009
And the answer is…the Winged Victory of the Musée du Louvre in Paris, France. We had a wonderful time in the “City of Lights” last weekend. If you ever get the chance to go there, do it! It is such a neat place full of history and amazing artwork. We spent three days there and were able to see quite a bit, but there is still so much more to discover. The following three shots were taken very early on the morning of our first day in Paris. We walked through the park in front of the Louvre and came upon the Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel, the first of Napoleon’s two triumphal arches. Look at the beautiful shot Jason took of the Louvre with its glass pyramid. We realized later in the trip how amazing it was that we were able to capture these shots–completely void of people. Each time we were around this area later on, it was always swarming with visitors.
Just a couple hours later, this is the first view we got of the Eiffel Tower as the sun was coming up. See that little spot in the sky to the left of the Eiffel Tower’s base? That is indeed a bird. I so often wish that I could post larger pictures on my blog for you guys, but this is as big as they get with my blog template 
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We walked around the area surrounding the Eiffel Tower. As I was taking this shot I thought, “hmm, the lucky Parisians on this street get to wake up each morning to this lovely view.”
As we were roaming around town, we came upon the Old Opera House. We walked around to the side to practice some statue impersonations and to soak up some sun–I know it looks warm and sunny in these pictures, but it was quite windy and chilly. Later that evening we went out for a special Valentine’s day dinner. Jason’s favorite part was that they served cheese as its very own course between dinner and dessert. Photos from day two are coming soon! Thanks for looking 
Oh my goodness you went to Paris!!!! I’m so excited! Remember I went there for graduation with our class so all your pictures look so familiar. I absolutely LOVE all the historical places, hopefully you got to pack in as much as possible in those 3 days. If I would of known you were going I could of told you where the best steak and “french” fries in the world were, its by the Louve and I’m pretty sure I remember the directions on how to get there. Awww so jealous, you MUST call me now so I can hear about your adventures!!
WOW what beautiful pictures. I really like the 2nd one of the Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel with the tree in there. That is an awsome one. Anyway all your photos are remarkable you both have a good eye for this photography stuff. Can’t wait to see you again and really glad that you are getting to tour Europe.
Woo hoo! Not only is it way rad that you went to Paris, but it is even cooler that you got the shots (and the experiences) that you did. Way to be, you two. Thanks for letting us live through you over there.
These are amazing Danielle!! Although it will be years before we can experience it for ourselves, you give us such an awesome view! I love it! I miss you guys so much. Madison got a globe for Christmas and often points out where you guys are… she misses you too!