Dumb Dumb

The highlight of the Lourve visit was meeting "Dumb Dumb" - he is a character from the movie Night at the Museum - but in real life, he's an Easter Island Head.

The Mona Lisa

Today the girls went to the Lourve. It is a massive place and we really don't think we saw half of what it has to offer. Simply, exhaustion won the day.

Dad and the girls pushed their way to the front eventually and got a really good look at the Mona Lisa.

5kg tubs of Nutella !

Today we went to a food hall which sold 5 kilogram jars of Nutella. Brooke's eyes really lit up.

Day 2 Paris

It's been a really long day - and a beautiful sunny day in Paris. We started out expecting the worst and Dad spend the whole day lugging a backpack full of jackets, beanies, scarfs and gloves which were never needed.

We started the day at Musse D'orsay, an art gallery which had some Van Gogh paintings (a favorite of Doctor Who fans) including 'The Church'. The girls want to go back again if time permits.

We had lunch at cafe nearby. Brooke was more than happy with the lamb chops.

After lunch we walked towards the Arc De Triomphe and found a bridge over the river Seine where visitors have started attaching padlocks, on which they have written their names. It looks really good.

In the sky there is always long jet streams. They look awesome criss-crossing over each other.

The Eiffel Tower

Day 1 - Paris

Last night we arrived at CDG airport about 8:00pm. We stayed at the Novatel Hotel which is attached to the airport.

 This morning we caught two trains, arriving at the station just below the Musee D'orsay museum. When we came out of the underground immediately saw the museum, a statue of an elephant and the river Sein. It's an amazing place. Beautiful.

We're lucky Louise is able to speak French. She has negotiated all the street signs and check in counters.
Our apartment is fantastic! Although the girls are sharing a fold out sofa bed, the view out the window is breath taking. Dad has already claimed one of the streets as his own.

This afternoon thecranegirls and Dad went wandering the streets of Paris until we eventually found the Eiffel Tower. Courtney was the first to spot it - Brooke and Dad looked left.

Courtney's school art assignment has her taking photos of all the trees - which looks odd when you're facing away from the world famous monument taking photos.

We had a lovely afternoon wandering the streets looking at buildings and shops. It's fair to say the girls have fallen in love with Paris.

Tripod

Courtney has worked out a way of staying stable whilst she takes photographs.

Arrived in Paris

Today was really long. We were awake and up at 3:00am and then caught our flights from Perth - Dubai and then a from Dubai - Paris.

We have arrived safe and sound. Brooke's first flight that she can remember went off without a hitch. She was a little concerned about the turbulence but was frequently reassured by her big sister. Although she loves watching movies and playing games on the in flight system, after the first few hours her enthusiasm for long flights diminished and she is not looking forward to the next one.

Tonight we're sleeping in a hotel near right next to the airport before we tackle Paris city.

Perth to Paris

Qantas Club

We had a really early and slow start to the day but all is well now.

The girls are pretty sure they could live in a Qantas club. They had a really good breakfast, helping themselves. Unfortunately, Brooke is starting to think all air travel is like this!

On Holiday! - False Start

After all the planning thecranegirls are off on their holiday!!

We had a little false start with the girls forgetting to pack/bring Woof Woof, Tickle etcetera.

Mum and Dad had a little half way meet and all is well again.

Threading

Courtney Arrives in Geraldton

Great Escape

Brooke Turns Eleven

Today is Brooke's eleventh birthday!

Last night we measured her against the door at Grandma and Pa's house - she has grown a couple of center meters in as may months.

Happy Birthday Darling!

Almost 11

Fast Eddys

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Australia Day

The girls have experienced their Australia Day weekends apart. Brooke was lucky enough to be invited to a raft up on the river with Riley and his family. Hopefully there will be a photo to post soon.

Courtney had a sleep over weekend with her friend Jasmine. We rode down to Matilda Bay to watch the fireworks from the river banks.

Happy Australia Day 2013.

Lucky Girl

A month or so ago Courtney's Itouch was dropped accidentally. Today this lucky girl received a very early birthday present from Nana and Grandad. Grandad tricked CJ into thinking she was helping him pick out a ipod for himself. Cheeky! She loved the surprise and is very happy today.