Paris, France

Paris is rumored to be a beautiful city. I must have somehow missed that part...
The weather was lousy and the subway doors are like guillotines ready to slice an old man clean from his back pack. I was saved from the jaws of death by one of my strong travel buddies.

I made it to level two of the Eiffel Tower and I recommend taking the stairs if you want to get a great workout. If you can, take in the Tower at night as it is stunning lit up, I recommend a bottle of wine, a blanket or jacket to sit on and a good buddy or two.

St Chapelle is a gorgeous old chapel renouned for its stained glass. But be forewarned there is security, and I was almost arrested for having a pair of tweezers in my purse, the security guard was not amused as I motioned to my eyebrows.

Be prepared to wait for everything as well as pay for everything. There is only one way up the Notre Dame bell tower, and it consists of many winding steps...grab a Nutella banana crepe to regain sustenance post climb. Also be aware of the creepy man in a mask sent to entertain and harass the crowd.

Le Louvre is very crowded, but perhaps my favourite site in Paris. If you like art, it really is amazing.

Versailles was very crowded and hot, I have taken French classes for years and was excited to finally see the magnificent palace, perhaps my excitement enhanced my expectations. But the crowd and and irritating electronic information brick disappointed me.

Everything was covered in construction, the Arc de Triumph was covered in a cardboard like cover, but the no lane roundabout was rather impressive as no one crashed. I did enjoy Paris and it is still a tourist must see. I wish I had more time to spend there.The cheese is very good and reasonably priced, this rumor is true!