Wednesday, March 31, 2010

Day Four : Arriving in Paris

Taking the Eurostar train from London to Paris.
Journey time : 2 hours 15 minutes. FAST!!!Arriving in Gare Du Nord train station in Montmarte, Paris, France.
The famous Moulin Rouge... where lots of men queue up each night to watch razzle dazzle girls in nothing but feather and pearls!

Having come to Paris on a Sunday, I didn't realize that most shops will be closed.
So I took a lonesome walk on empty streets.
It was so empty, I decided to find some life.
Where do you find life on a sleepy day?
At the cemetery!
Where the dead lay in eternal rest.
This is one of Paris' two famous cemeteries... quite some famous people are buried here. And the mausoleums here are a sight to behold!

Paying respects to the famous author, Alexander Dumas. Two of his novels, The Three Musketeers and The Man in The Iron Mask are among my favourite romantic adventures, when growing up.Continuing my walk around the city, I saw buildings of the last last centuries.
Any wonder why there are so many artists who love to paint Paris?
Just look at the colour of the clouds.
Met up with Celine for dinner. Sat next to her on the Eurostar earlier. She gave some great hints on where to see the best sights in the city. Plus, having a French girl to help you order dinner is a GREAT way to start a holiday.

Day Three (night time) : The Bee Hive Pub

My home away from home.
This is where I stayed with my cousin, at Northolt.



I love staying in this attic-room... with a window on the roof!


Spending the evening out, with my cousin and her aunts.

Claire-Rose, taking a picture... while posing with an umbrella!
Aunty Hazel, Claire-Rose's aunt. It's her home that I'm staying at.

A visit to a pub. Very English!!

Day Three (day time) : Portobello Road

Hello!! At Portobello Road market
I'll let the pictures do the story telling.
Enjoy them! Portobello Road has a lot of ol' street charm, pretty houses, yummy smells from the food stall, quaint music from buskers, colourful flowers and vegetables, and some handmade whimsical trinkets... and not forgetting lots of antiques and second-hand clothes!









Saturday, March 20, 2010

Day 2 - A Very Wet, Windy and Cold Day

It was not a sun-shiny day... it was so wet and cold.
Saw the changing of the Guards at Buckingham Palace.
The Queen was in residence there. We saw the Union Jack flying at full mast.

I love this memorial errected for the great Queen Victoria

One model wannabe photo to cuci mata... hahahahah

Friday, March 19, 2010

Sights around - Day 1

A bare tree, full of birds

My knight in no armour... but got horse!

Spring is here! Flowers are starting to bloom

Greetings from London!