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panader0

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2. I'm jealous
Sun Apr 3, 2016, 11:29 AM
Apr 2016

I was in Paris as a seven year old in 1957 or 8. When we went to the Eiffel Tower, my mom was scared by the rickety elevator
and we only made it to the second level. I was very disappointed.

Leaving tomorrow for Paris! [View all] Raine1967 Apr 2016 OP
Have a wonderful time in a wonderful place! redwitch Apr 2016 #1
I will put it on the list of places to attempt to see! Raine1967 Apr 2016 #27
I'm jealous panader0 Apr 2016 #2
I'm told I must go to the Tower. Raine1967 Apr 2016 #29
Bon Voyage. wilsonbooks Apr 2016 #3
Have a wonderful time! oldandhappy Apr 2016 #4
Watch your purse and wallet! Always hug them close to you. mainer Apr 2016 #5
Sainte - Chapelle New Orleans Strong Apr 2016 #16
Have an absolutely magnifique time! nt Fla Dem Apr 2016 #6
Paris in the sping, how nice liberal N proud Apr 2016 #7
How wonderful! femmocrat Apr 2016 #8
Don't miss Napoleon's tomb Major Nikon Apr 2016 #9
Both on the list! Raine1967 Apr 2016 #12
You'll probably love the Rodin, elleng Apr 2016 #23
Say hello to Morrison for me. Hoppy Apr 2016 #10
Will do! eom Raine1967 Apr 2016 #13
Paris is stunningly beautiful dorkzilla Apr 2016 #11
Have a great trip. RoccoR5955 Apr 2016 #14
Have a great time! blondie58 Apr 2016 #15
Happy Trails passiveporcupine Apr 2016 #17
Too Long Beowulf42 Apr 2016 #18
Thank you! It was a long wait, but as I said Raine1967 Apr 2016 #30
If at all possible skydive forever Apr 2016 #19
Already have the book and Versailles in in the plan! Raine1967 Apr 2016 #25
Have a wonderful visit in Paris. saidsimplesimon Apr 2016 #20
Ah Paris, such a fabulous place. lark Apr 2016 #21
That is on my must do list! Raine1967 Apr 2016 #31
Speaking even a little French goes a long way in Paris. rickford66 Apr 2016 #22
There's one thing you definitely need to know when you go to France Major Nikon Apr 2016 #33
I had a shopkeeper say "Ciao" to me as I left. rickford66 Apr 2016 #34
I've heard all kinds of things for goodbye, including "goodbye" to obvious native French speakers Major Nikon Apr 2016 #35
P.S. About Da Vinci's final resting place, elleng Apr 2016 #24
I did not know! Raine1967 Apr 2016 #26
Have a wonderful time! mnhtnbb Apr 2016 #28
For your trip... MrScorpio Apr 2016 #32
My goodness, this is already in my head as a sound track! Raine1967 Apr 2016 #38
If you're still reading here: PLEASE, I beg of you, do NOT miss seeing Sainte-Chappelle! WinkyDink Apr 2016 #36
I PROMISE you, we won't! Raine1967 Apr 2016 #37
Three more tips, heh: WinkyDink Apr 2016 #45
Have a wonderful trip! Solly Mack Apr 2016 #39
Have an awesome trip! :) nt steve2470 Apr 2016 #40
I want to go there before I die awoke_in_2003 Apr 2016 #41
Don't miss the Catacombs and parties and caramels at Jaques Genin!! bettyellen Apr 2016 #42
Did you know there is a restaurant in the Eiffel Tower? Le Jules Verne. Little_Wing Apr 2016 #43
Have a good trip. n/t FSogol Apr 2016 #44
My first trip in 1977 bikebloke Apr 2016 #46
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