Our third and final free day is so bittersweet! Three of my friends and I decide to make the trip to Versailles by bus and train. We quickly hit a small snag in our plans, being that the part of the train tunnel we have to go through to get there is on fire! While the train originally said delayed, its status quickly changed to broken. Going around the broken train wasn't easy, but we somehow managed to reroute ourselves, taking 2 1/2 hours, two trains, and three buses for us to finally arrive at our destination, but it was well worth the trip. The palace is magnificent and its opulence is incomparable. We toured the palace, walked through the gardens, and were able to see Marie Antionette's estate. During the summer, they even have a water show when all the fountains in the gardens come on, which was amazing! Luckily, the train was up and running by the time we were ready to head back into the city, so the return trip only took about 40 minutes. Before I left Paris, I had a dinner where I was able to eat the things I had been craving since I got here: french onion soup and escargot. They were both delectable. At night, a few of us went to visit Notre Dame Cathedral, then we returned to the hotel and sat on the hotel balcony drinking wine, and reminiscing about how fantastic the trip was and that we couldn't believe it was coming to an end. The next day would be our last in Europe.
Peace, Love, and Paris ~ Naomi
Pictures of the Day
The bus on the way!
The palace from the entrance
For All the Glory of France
The gardens go on further than you can see
Tree-shaded walkways
Gardens at Marie Antionette's estate
Back of her estate
The fountain show!
Me taking a picture of myself in the hall of mirrors
Ready to dig in to some snails
Notre Dame
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