Paris (yes... for Valentine's Day)

Well, we didn't intend to be so cliche about Valentine's Day, but Ryanair had cheap tix to Charleoi, and we had a couple days off, so we couldn't pass up the chance. The last time I was in Paris was in 2005 at the height of the "freedom fry" craze in the US, so needless to say, my All -American crew made quite an impression during our late night "Bye Bye Miss American Pie" sing along in a Parisian bar. I wasn't sure they'd actually let me back in the city this time.....

This was Reuben's first trip to Paris, so we got to see all the sights. The line is definitely an obstacle (even in freezing cold February), but the Eiffel Tower at dusk is still worth every minute of a wait. I found new appreciation for the food culture in Paris this time 'round. We ate our way from patisserie to patisserie until we couldn't force down another pain au chocolat. By the time we reached our destination falafel stop (recommended by Lenny Kravitz, of course), I had a hard time even managing bites of pita. Ah Paris.... More Pictures Here!

At the Louvre