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My First Day In Paris

My First Day In Paris

Well I survived the grueling 27 hours of travel time to get from Melbourne to Paris. Navigated the labyrinth that is Paris airport and here I am. In my hostel after a 6 hour stint of exploring Montmartre. Dog tired but happy to finally have a place to rest my legs and meet some people. Who knows what the evening will bring, my guess lots of sleep.

I’ll give you more detail on my journey and explorations soon, For today I just want to share some of the pictures I took while wandering around Montmartre, enjoy!!

Sacre CoeurSacre Coeur

Eiffel TowerMontmarte StreetMontmartre HouseMoulin RougeMontmartre ArtistView Of Paris 1View Of Paris 2View Of Paris 3

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33 Responses to My First Day In Paris

  1. STEPHANIE April 26, 2010 at 11:12 PM #

    Hooray! Love those pictures, especially the portrait drawing one. Glad you are having fun!
    .-= Stephanie´s last blog ..Around the Bay with a Local =-.

    • THE AUSSIE NOMAD April 30, 2010 at 7:45 PM #

      Thanks Stephanie. I’ve had so much fun, I just need to pace myself better.

  2. HEATHER April 27, 2010 at 6:04 AM #

    Really loving photo #4 (can picture myself walking along that sidewalk) and the one of the portrait drawing as well.
    .-= Heather´s last blog ..Planning to Leap =-.

    • THE AUSSIE NOMAD April 30, 2010 at 7:49 PM #

      Thanks Heather. There were so many artists doing portraits there. If I wasn’t travelling with a backpack I could have almost had one done.

  3. ADAM April 27, 2010 at 6:10 AM #

    Love your photos! Now we want to know what delicious food you’ve been eating… something better than Vegemite, I’m sure.

    🙂
    .-= Adam´s last blog ..Some things that are green =-.

    • THE AUSSIE NOMAD April 30, 2010 at 7:50 PM #

      Hey Adam. I don’t think there is any food that is more delicious than Vegemite.

  4. CAILIN April 27, 2010 at 1:37 AM #

    Nice pictures Chris!! Are you in love with the city yet? I’m sure you will take many more by the end of your trip. You will have shutterbug finger in no time! 😉
    .-= Cailin´s last blog ..Travel Blog Sites – The Web’s Best =-.

    • THE AUSSIE NOMAD April 30, 2010 at 7:47 PM #

      Thanks Cailin. I loved Paris, really didn’t have a bad experience for the short time I was there. Wish I had perhaps stayed an extra day just as a rest day. I was go go go the whole time.

  5. DARCY April 27, 2010 at 1:39 AM #

    Awesome! I’m very jealous. Really loving the black & white.
    .-= Darcy´s last blog ..Creative Writing Online Discussion Week 11: The Role of the Editor =-.

    • THE AUSSIE NOMAD April 30, 2010 at 7:47 PM #

      haha jump on a plane Darcy. I love black and white stuff so expect more. Just ignore the fact I’m no photographer 🙂

  6. EARL April 27, 2010 at 2:41 PM #

    Nothing like a jam-packed first day abroad! I’ll be curious to read about your initial impressions…

    And definitely keep up the black-and-white photography, those are some good-looking photos.
    .-= Earl´s last blog ..My (Unofficial) Guide To Authentic Mexican Food =-.

    • THE AUSSIE NOMAD April 30, 2010 at 7:51 PM #

      Jam packed indeed Earl. Thanks I love black and white photos so will do what I can.

  7. KEITH April 28, 2010 at 3:40 AM #

    Looks good, Chris. Looking forward to more updates.
    .-= Keith´s last blog ..Be the Excitement =-.

    • THE AUSSIE NOMAD April 30, 2010 at 7:53 PM #

      Thanks Keith. I have plenty of more pics to come. A little trigger happy at the moment.

  8. CANDICE April 28, 2010 at 4:27 AM #

    Don’t you bloody love Paris?! I do!
    .-= Candice´s last blog ..Finally, the Passion Board Unveiled =-.

    • THE AUSSIE NOMAD April 30, 2010 at 7:54 PM #

      For sure Candice. Really enjoyed getting around there. Never had any problems.

  9. SAM April 27, 2010 at 11:56 PM #

    Hey Chris,

    Just featured The Aussie Nomad as our Travel Tuesday post over at STA travelbuzz – love what you’re doing, the travelling and the site.
    .-= Sam´s last blog ..Travel Tuesday – The Aussie Nomad =-.

    • THE AUSSIE NOMAD April 30, 2010 at 7:51 PM #

      Thanks Sam and thanks for the mention, very much appreciated.

  10. KIRSTY - NO PLACE TO BE April 28, 2010 at 5:55 AM #

    Brilliant pictures, I’m a little jealous that you are already on your travels! hope you having a good time!
    .-= Kirsty – No Place To Be´s last blog ..4our Months To Go =-.

    • THE AUSSIE NOMAD April 30, 2010 at 7:54 PM #

      Thanks Kirsty. Your time’s coming up soon and then I’ll be jealous of you.

  11. ANIL April 29, 2010 at 3:51 AM #

    Awesome man, it has begun!!!
    .-= Anil´s last blog ..Stephen Colbert Ponders What More Can Airlines Charge For? =-.

    • THE AUSSIE NOMAD April 30, 2010 at 7:56 PM #

      Thanks Anil. It sure has and what a trip its been so far.

  12. SASHA April 28, 2010 at 11:39 PM #

    I’m so jealous!!! While I’m eating fish heads your eating baguettes!!! Love the pics, weather looks beautiful, glad your having a ball!!! 😀 Can’t wait for the next installment (and your critique of Belgium chocolates in Belgium!)

    • THE AUSSIE NOMAD April 30, 2010 at 7:55 PM #

      hahah Sasha. Fish heads have got nothing on the baguettes I’ve been eating.. mmm. Weather has been absolutely stunning, couldn’t have had better.

  13. EAGEREXISTENCE April 30, 2010 at 1:05 AM #

    Great pictures. Looking forward to hearing about life in Paris!

  14. ANDI April 30, 2010 at 10:26 AM #

    When I visited Paris my hotel was in Montmartre. I LOVED that area! Fantastic pics (the black and white look familiar, wink wink). I’m sooo excited for you and your upcoming adventures. Please tell me you had some crepes already? 🙂
    .-= Andi´s last blog ..imgp2629 =-.

    • THE AUSSIE NOMAD April 30, 2010 at 7:59 PM #

      Hey Andi. Montmartre is beautiful. Little streets and the view from Sacre Cour is amazing. Alas I didn’t get myself any crepes. I was so full up on pastries and baguettes. Will have to return to get me one.

  15. BETHANY May 9, 2010 at 4:56 AM #

    Cool Photos! I love the black & whites. Stumbled and tweeted 🙂
    .-= bethany´s last blog ..Vintage Vegas =-.

    • THE AUSSIE NOMAD May 11, 2010 at 7:29 PM #

      Thanks Bethany, I love black and white photos so have been taking a few on the trip.

  16. ANTON July 8, 2010 at 4:46 AM #

    Wow – your photos are amazing. I especially love the shot of the Eiffel Tower in the distance, and the leafy suburb. The black and white shots look great too – makes Paris look quite…historic, somehow. (It’s hard to explain).

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