Got up late today, Friday, and headed to the Pompidou with our newest coed Hostel mate (sometimes you get booked in mixed rooms unknowingly). Mike and our mate were impressed with the uber-contemporary facade; most of the HVAC systems have been color-coded and relegated to the exterior, but the exhibits inside had mixed reviews. We all viewed the current Kandinsky and Calder exhibits positively while the contemporary galleries were shunned by all but me. They seemed to appreciate the Louvre more which we entered for free (Fridays 25 and under free) although we got lost looking for a Napoleon exhibit. We determined our misorientation was just another box to check of our list of things to do in Paris.Last night in Paris-we leave for Amsterdam on the high-speed train at 12:30-be there 5 days as that was the minimum nights stay in almost every hostel. We're excited. And tired. We think there may be too much to do in Paris. (?)
Oh, we also stopped by Notre Dame today as well. Gorgeous. We stepped on the city center marker there which we heard means will bring us back to Paris. (Fingers crossed)
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Matt you really have a way of explaining your trip. Thanks for taking us along on your adventure. We are also learning as we read your blog. Love you lots. Keep having fun.
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When we were there I stayed home when Drew and the gang went to the Louvre to clean the Hostel....imagine that!
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For Amsterdam, try to book a 'floating' hostel - it's worth the extra few euros. You guys will enjoy the change in demeanor of the population in Amsterdam, especially coming from Paris. Can't wait to hear about your stay there!
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Cant believe its going so fast! Tell the cute boys in barcelona (im saying that with a lisp/accent) that i will be there in Sept. Ill meet them on the square. Im going agree with Drew, nice blog. Its fun following you! Miss you lots!
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