Today, since it’s the 7th, I’m sharing my top 7 favorite things from our trip in seven different categories, but I will get into much more detail in my recaps. So much to do, so much to see so much to wear; I could probably do a month’s worth of posts on London and Paris, lol.
Food/Drink in London:
The Dom Perignon Afternoon Tea in London
Mr. Nine and I did research on our English afternoon tease, and we knew that we had to do this one at the mirror room. Of course, I chose the Dom Perignon art afternoon tea. This is so beautifully presented in the most beautiful location and loved it. We had an afternoon tea plan for the next day, but we canceled it, because this is a lengthy process, but so enjoyable!
Attraction in London:
Westminster Abbey!
As I was walking through the Abbey, I could just hear Elton John singing “candle in the wind” at Princess Diana’s funeral. Originally, I thought that her and Charles got married there too and then I remembered that the wedding was at St. Paul’s Cathedral, where we went a couple days after this. Westminster Abby is absolutely stunning, and so rich in history. I loved that we got to go up to the Queen’s jubilee and have a view like this.
Food/Drink in Paris:
My favorite meal was at a little spur the moment café called Treize au Jardin, on the only good weather day we got, so we got to sit outside in the sunshine and enjoy brunch! Um this pic says it all!
View:
Hotel Suite View in Paris
This was something I was so excited about because I knew our suite at Hotel Regina would overlook the Eiffel Tower, but it exceeded my dreams. Especially on the last night when we got the one and only Sunset of the entire week and a half! The neat thing about the Eiffel tower is that at 9 PM it lights up and then every hour for a few hours and for five minutes long, it’s sparkles!
Attraction in Paris:
Palace of Versailles
It was all really cool, but I have to say the Palace of Versailles and the gardens there are a sight to behold! Did you know it took 104 years to build the Palace of Versailles and over 39,000 men lost their lives during its Construction! Plus, it’s a very interesting story about the kings of France and how indulgent and horrible they were.
Best Day:
Sunday, April 2nd; My Birthday
My favorite day of the trip was absolutely my birthday! Sunday, the 2nd, it started with breakfast in bed, and the most beautiful spread presented by our hotel. They even lit a candle for me.
Lunch was at the magnificent. Le Maison Rose, a very famous pink restaurant in my favorite section of the entire city called Montmartre! So charming.
The waiter had everyone in the restaurant sing happy birthday to me and I got yet another candle.
Then that night we did an evening dinner cruise and got to see all the sites lit up in the evening along with a four course French meal. And they also sing happy birthday to me along with another gal who shared the same day, and my third and final candle of the night to top off the best day.
Purchase:
By Mr. Nine I should say, lol. We shopped enough that we needed to buy an additional suitcase to take back, lol. But besides this trip being my birthday gift, Mr. Nine indulged me in a Saint Laurent purse and coin/card purse. I was lucky to get the last two of these items with the gold on them, which is what I had my heart set on.
I was going to get a colorful Louis Vuitton, but I like the classy aspect of Saint Laurent so that is why I went with something more refined.
PS FAV: My Birthday Pie
Oh so wonderful to come home to a clean house, a happy doggie and my annual Key lime birthday pie from my beautiful mama! She took such good care of everything and even had my beloved ham and beans waiting in the fridge so I wouldn’t have to cook after our return! She is the best, and so is her pie! Check out her recipe HERE
I’ll be back Monday with some travel recapping: this one will be all about the beginning of our trip in London.
I’m happy to report it’s finally going to be a beautiful weekend here in Indiana that we have desperately needed.
Happy Easter
He is Risen
xoxo
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