Finally I can take time off after the trip to Europe and Dubai, Christmas presentations and getting over my jet lag which has been making me fall sick of late to do a blog post :)
I just got back from Europe only a few days back and the experience of Europe and the friends I made on this trip will never leave me. Even though we were led by the most inexperienced tour leader of the decade, it was surely an eye opener everywhere I went. We have to count our blessings our family and thank God for watching over us every step of the way through the trip in Europe. Many were praying for us in church and worrying whether we could come back in time but the truth is we were on schedule every step of the way. Despite tragic and relentless snow in Europe we survived!
Let me start with day 2 since i already narrated on day 1 when we touched down in Paris at charles de goeh airport, we were greeted to not that fantastic a sight. Like my dad said, for a developed country and state france didn't seem to have the most impressive of airports.
Day 2 in paris was far more different. I could now see Paris for what it truly had been known as the romantic city. It's ancient architecture and the many historic places that we visited on that day really made me start to love this city. We first went to the Arc De Triomphe in Paris, though there wasn't much insight into the history of this ark but the intricate carvings and details that were engraved made it so grand in the middle of a bustling city square.
Then we went on to visit the Eiffel Tower. Apparently, what was interesting about the tower was that the early Pariseans actually thought it was an eyesore and wanted to demolish it, now it has become an icon and one of the places to visit in the world, how ironic. Which leads me to think that if they were really to demolish it, would anyone still know Paris as it is today? To see the tower first hand really is an eye opening experience, though it was dampened by the many frenchmen trying to sell their goods to us at a low price. The view on top of the tower was breathtaking and you could see the whole of Paris from up there.
After lunch we went down to the best art museum in the world, the Lourve museum in Paris. When you step into the museum you stare in awe at the gigantic glass pyramid hanging from the ceiling and judging from the crowd you would know that this was a great museum visited by the old and young alike. Then you go and view so many artifacts and paintings and statues of Greek Gods, the old testament, nativity, kings and fights of the past and you wonder how these people did it with such intracy and detail. It never ceases to amaze me how when I look at each picture it tells so many stories. Though the descriptions are all in french you always just try your best to analyze the things you see, it was a great experience honestly. Walking around such a large museums could give you new leg muscles too.
I'll write about the other days of my european trip another time.
Before I end of this post would like to wish everyone a BLESSED CHRISTMAS! I know I know its already past christmas but still it's the most important date of the year you know!... I had a wonderful christmas this year with family and friends, I don't know about you but as I grow in age I start to want less and i prefer spending time with those I love rather than receiving gifts. The best gift is already with those who believe, Jesus.
TILL ANOTHER DAY PEOPLE, GOD BLESS AND KEEP ON SMILING!
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