A/N: I hope you enjoy this chapter! This little chapter is basically a fill-
up of the day.
Disclaimer: Disney owns Lizzie.
Chapter Ten: One Jam-Packed Day
Tuesday, 14 June, nighttime.
Today was a busy day, but it was a lot of fun. First, we went and did the tour on the boat, and that was actually pretty boring. There was a recording that would talk in like three different languages then it would go over. We saw the outside of a lot of buildings. We are supposedly going to be doing a lot of walking tonight after everything else. Kate is not too happy about this, but who cares about Kate? I am in Paris! Kate is the least of my worries.
Anyway, on the boat, none of us really paid attention to what the recording was saying. We saw the Louvre from the outside, and all these other French things. We also went under many historical bridges.
After that, we were off to the Louvre. The inside is really cool. This is when we divided into individual groups. My group included Miranda and Gordo along with many other people. Anna and Sarah were not in my group. First, we went to the museum, and saw the Mona Lisa and the headless statue and the armless statue, which I cannot remember the names of at the moment. It was all really cool and I took a lot of pictures.
We also went and looked around the mall connected to the Louvre and did a little shopping. I bought a few things, but I am trying to save my money. We went shopping within our groups and were to meet up with the rest of the group at about two.
Then, we ate lunch (I had a baguette) and got back on the bus. I sat next to Anna. It really seemed like it had been a while since I talked to her, so we had a nice conversation.
Lizzie: So what do you think of Paris?
Anna: It's interesting. I really enjoyed the museum.
Lizzie: Why the museum?
Anna: I like statues. I mean its weird-I have always had a fascination of statues.
Lizzie: Well there certainly are a lot in Paris, so you picked the right place to go.
We both laughed.
Anna: What has been your favorite part of the trip?
Lizzie: I don't know-we have done so much, yet we still have two big things coming up-the Arc de Triomphe and the Eiffel Tower.
Anna: Good point. You know, Napoleon wanted nothing to be taller than the Arc de Triomphe.
Lizzie: You know I think I remember hearing that sometime. Aren't we going to Napoleon's museum or something?
Anna: Yeah, I believe that is tomorrow, though. That will be interesting.
Lizzie: They have a Napoleon's dog stuffed in there I heard.
Anna: Yeah, and also their horse!
Lizzie and Anna: Ewwwwww!
We just had a total third grade moment just then.
Anna: Yeah, but just wait until we get to Madrid-we are going to a real bull- fight.
Lizzie: Yeah, I know, but its optional and I am not going.
Anna: Really? Why not?
Lizzie: I really don't find that sort of thing appealing.
Anna: Well, it's your choice. I am going. At least you wont be the only one not going.
Lizzie: Really? Who else is not going?
Anna: Well the only other people that I know of, other than you, or course are Sarah and I think Gordo mentioned something about that sort of thing not being easy on his stomach.
Really? Now that she mentions that, I do remember Gordo saying something about that a while back. Cool, I guess that means I will have company.
Anna: Kate is even going.
Wow.
Lizzie: Really? Now there is a funny picture-Kate at a bullfight.
We both laughed.
Anna: You should have seen the look on Kate's face when we walked through the Louvre and looked at all the statues. It was like she had never seen a naked statue before.
Lizzie: Oh! Speaking of statues, what is the name of the statue of the woman without the arms?
Anna: Erm, let me check. I wrote it down (looking in her journal) oh here it is! Venus de Milo.
Lizzie: That's it! Now I remember! Thanks. What about the headless one with the wings?
Anna: Oh, that one happens to be my favorite! It's called the Victory of Samothrace.
Lizzie: Cool. Thanks. I am going to write those down so I don't forget.
Then it was time to get off the bus near the Louvre, and took pictures of the outside. We are going to take a group picture from each country, and there was a photographer already there waiting for us. He took several group shots, and then we had like shots that were sorted by which school we used to go to as a middle school-so people would be able to use them for senior pictures in four years. Our group was pretty interesting. It had Gordo, Miranda, Kate, Ethan, Larry, and me along with a few others. We are standing in front of the Arc.
After this, we finally went to the Arc and climbed the stairs and looked in the museum and went outside to the top. Paris buildings are really short- only the modern buildings were taller, but they still were short. The view was great. Somebody took a picture of Miranda, Gordo, and me, and then we split to into twos, meaning there were three different pictures: Miranda and Gordo; Gordo and me; and Miranda and me. I hope they turn out because the Eiffel tower is right behind us. I could just stay up here forever, but we only stayed up for about an hour.
It was about five by the time we got out of the Arc, and I could hardly believe that we had already done so many things, and had even more to come. Our next stop was a perfume factory, called Fragonard. We went inside and they explained how perfume was made and that they make a lot of perfumes there. We saw the machines, and some of the materials and were explained that there are only something like seven or eight perfume testers in the world because their noses have to be able to fulfill all these requirements. Perfume isn't all glorious either, I mean yes, there are floral scents, but there are also parts of animal's bodies that are used to make the fragrance. There are also a lot of types of perfume, the cheapest being le toilette and then there was perfume...it all had to do with the percentage of alcohol in the substance. I thought this would be a perfect opportunity to get something for my mom as a souvenir, so I bought her some soap and Eaux de toilette. I hope she likes the scent I picked for her.
We spent a long time at Fragonard, going through the tour and everything and it was about seven by the time we left for dinner. We didn't even stop at the hotel this time. We ate dinner at a nice restaurant and we all sat together as one big happy table.we sort of happy. We had sort of assigned seats because of some misbehavior while the lady at Fragonard gave us the tour, so I ended up sitting next to Kate and Ethan. That was really annoying because Kate kept talking to Ethan as if I weren't there, and I remained pretty silent. I glanced over at Miranda, and she looked content- she was sitting next to Anna and somebody else, but Brian was sitting across from her. I also looked over at Gordo, who was talking with Sarah. He looked over and smiled and waved, and then he saw my seating arrangement and gave me a look of sympathy.
Sigh. Right now I wish I were Sarah. She isn't the prettiest person in the world, but she holds so much confidence in everything she does. I can see a friendship forming from this trip between her and me.that is assuming she doesn't tell Gordo anything. Of course on the other hand, I would have to break up with David, and have to wait a while before I went out with someone else as to not seem like I am just getting over someone, so maybe I am glad I am in the position I am after all. I did seem to converse with David a little. He was sitting diagonal from me and he sure can talk when he wants to talk. He is really nice, though.
After dinner, the night was not over, though.
We left at around eight- thirty and headed for the Eiffel Tower. We were to stay with our groups at all times or at least let them know what you are going. Our leader happens to be Mr. Diggs, and our group decided to go on the elevator. There are like three different elevators, and they were really crowded. It took about thirty minutes to get to the top, and that included a stop about halfway up, where we could look out. After that, we went to the highest height we could go, and stayed there for a while. We say a lot of things there. It was really dark, but really beautiful. I could see the mini Statue of Liberty that is in the water in some river or lake in Paris. We saw a lot of Paris we had seen. It was really crowded.
At one point, the Statue of Liberty lit up and it was really cool. Eventually, we decided to go down and just hang out around the tower. Gordo however decided that he wanted to climb down the stair as opposed to going down on the elevator. He asked if both Miranda and I wanted to join him. Miranda said no, but I decided that this is an opportunity of a lifetime, and although we wouldn't be talking much, it would be time alone with him in a way.
So we started climbing down the stairs, and making small talk to pass time. There are a lot of stairs, so we made small talk to pass the time.
Gordo: Are you sure you are up to doing this?
Lizzie: Why wouldn't I be?
Gordo: Well, I am just pointing out that this is a long climb.
As if I didn't already see this.
Gordo: In fact I am myself considering stopping halfway and continuing on the elevator.
Lizzie: That's no fun. Come on, Gordo, we can do this.
Gordo: Fine, but let's stay together.
Lizzie: Of course.
I smiled.
We reached the part where there is a restaurant, and then had to find a new staircase to continue.
Gordo: Are you sure you want to do this?
Lizzie: Well, I want to, but no one is forcing you to join me.
Gordo looked at me.
Gordo: (sighing) Women.
We continued. We were halfway there, and although I was a little tired, it was fun and kind of romantic in a bizarre way. We played a game to pass time-a word association game, and sang a little bit. It seemed like no time before we were joined with the rest of the group that was already down there.
We stayed around the Eiffel tower for a little longer and some people bought little trinkets and stuff. I bought a mini-Eiffel tower to add to my collection-of which I just started.
We saw the Eiffel Tower light up once again, and ended up walking back to our hotel, and let me tell you, it was a long walk. Maybe Gordo and I should have just taken the elevator, but Gordo and I ended up walking together. We heard Kate look at us doubtingly but we didn't care. We had fun complaining about things and reminiscing the past day.
I heard it wasn't such a bad day for Miranda, either. I later found out that she and Brian had their first kiss that night at the Eiffel Tower. Wow. Some people have all the luck!
Tomorrow we are leaving Paris (aw!) and getting on a train to Madrid that will be overnight. I do not get to go on trains very often.this should be exciting. We are going shopping and going to the Napoleon museum before we board the train, though. Today was pretty cool, though.
A/N I hope you liked this chapter-please read and review!!!
Disclaimer: Disney owns Lizzie.
Chapter Ten: One Jam-Packed Day
Tuesday, 14 June, nighttime.
Today was a busy day, but it was a lot of fun. First, we went and did the tour on the boat, and that was actually pretty boring. There was a recording that would talk in like three different languages then it would go over. We saw the outside of a lot of buildings. We are supposedly going to be doing a lot of walking tonight after everything else. Kate is not too happy about this, but who cares about Kate? I am in Paris! Kate is the least of my worries.
Anyway, on the boat, none of us really paid attention to what the recording was saying. We saw the Louvre from the outside, and all these other French things. We also went under many historical bridges.
After that, we were off to the Louvre. The inside is really cool. This is when we divided into individual groups. My group included Miranda and Gordo along with many other people. Anna and Sarah were not in my group. First, we went to the museum, and saw the Mona Lisa and the headless statue and the armless statue, which I cannot remember the names of at the moment. It was all really cool and I took a lot of pictures.
We also went and looked around the mall connected to the Louvre and did a little shopping. I bought a few things, but I am trying to save my money. We went shopping within our groups and were to meet up with the rest of the group at about two.
Then, we ate lunch (I had a baguette) and got back on the bus. I sat next to Anna. It really seemed like it had been a while since I talked to her, so we had a nice conversation.
Lizzie: So what do you think of Paris?
Anna: It's interesting. I really enjoyed the museum.
Lizzie: Why the museum?
Anna: I like statues. I mean its weird-I have always had a fascination of statues.
Lizzie: Well there certainly are a lot in Paris, so you picked the right place to go.
We both laughed.
Anna: What has been your favorite part of the trip?
Lizzie: I don't know-we have done so much, yet we still have two big things coming up-the Arc de Triomphe and the Eiffel Tower.
Anna: Good point. You know, Napoleon wanted nothing to be taller than the Arc de Triomphe.
Lizzie: You know I think I remember hearing that sometime. Aren't we going to Napoleon's museum or something?
Anna: Yeah, I believe that is tomorrow, though. That will be interesting.
Lizzie: They have a Napoleon's dog stuffed in there I heard.
Anna: Yeah, and also their horse!
Lizzie and Anna: Ewwwwww!
We just had a total third grade moment just then.
Anna: Yeah, but just wait until we get to Madrid-we are going to a real bull- fight.
Lizzie: Yeah, I know, but its optional and I am not going.
Anna: Really? Why not?
Lizzie: I really don't find that sort of thing appealing.
Anna: Well, it's your choice. I am going. At least you wont be the only one not going.
Lizzie: Really? Who else is not going?
Anna: Well the only other people that I know of, other than you, or course are Sarah and I think Gordo mentioned something about that sort of thing not being easy on his stomach.
Really? Now that she mentions that, I do remember Gordo saying something about that a while back. Cool, I guess that means I will have company.
Anna: Kate is even going.
Wow.
Lizzie: Really? Now there is a funny picture-Kate at a bullfight.
We both laughed.
Anna: You should have seen the look on Kate's face when we walked through the Louvre and looked at all the statues. It was like she had never seen a naked statue before.
Lizzie: Oh! Speaking of statues, what is the name of the statue of the woman without the arms?
Anna: Erm, let me check. I wrote it down (looking in her journal) oh here it is! Venus de Milo.
Lizzie: That's it! Now I remember! Thanks. What about the headless one with the wings?
Anna: Oh, that one happens to be my favorite! It's called the Victory of Samothrace.
Lizzie: Cool. Thanks. I am going to write those down so I don't forget.
Then it was time to get off the bus near the Louvre, and took pictures of the outside. We are going to take a group picture from each country, and there was a photographer already there waiting for us. He took several group shots, and then we had like shots that were sorted by which school we used to go to as a middle school-so people would be able to use them for senior pictures in four years. Our group was pretty interesting. It had Gordo, Miranda, Kate, Ethan, Larry, and me along with a few others. We are standing in front of the Arc.
After this, we finally went to the Arc and climbed the stairs and looked in the museum and went outside to the top. Paris buildings are really short- only the modern buildings were taller, but they still were short. The view was great. Somebody took a picture of Miranda, Gordo, and me, and then we split to into twos, meaning there were three different pictures: Miranda and Gordo; Gordo and me; and Miranda and me. I hope they turn out because the Eiffel tower is right behind us. I could just stay up here forever, but we only stayed up for about an hour.
It was about five by the time we got out of the Arc, and I could hardly believe that we had already done so many things, and had even more to come. Our next stop was a perfume factory, called Fragonard. We went inside and they explained how perfume was made and that they make a lot of perfumes there. We saw the machines, and some of the materials and were explained that there are only something like seven or eight perfume testers in the world because their noses have to be able to fulfill all these requirements. Perfume isn't all glorious either, I mean yes, there are floral scents, but there are also parts of animal's bodies that are used to make the fragrance. There are also a lot of types of perfume, the cheapest being le toilette and then there was perfume...it all had to do with the percentage of alcohol in the substance. I thought this would be a perfect opportunity to get something for my mom as a souvenir, so I bought her some soap and Eaux de toilette. I hope she likes the scent I picked for her.
We spent a long time at Fragonard, going through the tour and everything and it was about seven by the time we left for dinner. We didn't even stop at the hotel this time. We ate dinner at a nice restaurant and we all sat together as one big happy table.we sort of happy. We had sort of assigned seats because of some misbehavior while the lady at Fragonard gave us the tour, so I ended up sitting next to Kate and Ethan. That was really annoying because Kate kept talking to Ethan as if I weren't there, and I remained pretty silent. I glanced over at Miranda, and she looked content- she was sitting next to Anna and somebody else, but Brian was sitting across from her. I also looked over at Gordo, who was talking with Sarah. He looked over and smiled and waved, and then he saw my seating arrangement and gave me a look of sympathy.
Sigh. Right now I wish I were Sarah. She isn't the prettiest person in the world, but she holds so much confidence in everything she does. I can see a friendship forming from this trip between her and me.that is assuming she doesn't tell Gordo anything. Of course on the other hand, I would have to break up with David, and have to wait a while before I went out with someone else as to not seem like I am just getting over someone, so maybe I am glad I am in the position I am after all. I did seem to converse with David a little. He was sitting diagonal from me and he sure can talk when he wants to talk. He is really nice, though.
After dinner, the night was not over, though.
We left at around eight- thirty and headed for the Eiffel Tower. We were to stay with our groups at all times or at least let them know what you are going. Our leader happens to be Mr. Diggs, and our group decided to go on the elevator. There are like three different elevators, and they were really crowded. It took about thirty minutes to get to the top, and that included a stop about halfway up, where we could look out. After that, we went to the highest height we could go, and stayed there for a while. We say a lot of things there. It was really dark, but really beautiful. I could see the mini Statue of Liberty that is in the water in some river or lake in Paris. We saw a lot of Paris we had seen. It was really crowded.
At one point, the Statue of Liberty lit up and it was really cool. Eventually, we decided to go down and just hang out around the tower. Gordo however decided that he wanted to climb down the stair as opposed to going down on the elevator. He asked if both Miranda and I wanted to join him. Miranda said no, but I decided that this is an opportunity of a lifetime, and although we wouldn't be talking much, it would be time alone with him in a way.
So we started climbing down the stairs, and making small talk to pass time. There are a lot of stairs, so we made small talk to pass the time.
Gordo: Are you sure you are up to doing this?
Lizzie: Why wouldn't I be?
Gordo: Well, I am just pointing out that this is a long climb.
As if I didn't already see this.
Gordo: In fact I am myself considering stopping halfway and continuing on the elevator.
Lizzie: That's no fun. Come on, Gordo, we can do this.
Gordo: Fine, but let's stay together.
Lizzie: Of course.
I smiled.
We reached the part where there is a restaurant, and then had to find a new staircase to continue.
Gordo: Are you sure you want to do this?
Lizzie: Well, I want to, but no one is forcing you to join me.
Gordo looked at me.
Gordo: (sighing) Women.
We continued. We were halfway there, and although I was a little tired, it was fun and kind of romantic in a bizarre way. We played a game to pass time-a word association game, and sang a little bit. It seemed like no time before we were joined with the rest of the group that was already down there.
We stayed around the Eiffel tower for a little longer and some people bought little trinkets and stuff. I bought a mini-Eiffel tower to add to my collection-of which I just started.
We saw the Eiffel Tower light up once again, and ended up walking back to our hotel, and let me tell you, it was a long walk. Maybe Gordo and I should have just taken the elevator, but Gordo and I ended up walking together. We heard Kate look at us doubtingly but we didn't care. We had fun complaining about things and reminiscing the past day.
I heard it wasn't such a bad day for Miranda, either. I later found out that she and Brian had their first kiss that night at the Eiffel Tower. Wow. Some people have all the luck!
Tomorrow we are leaving Paris (aw!) and getting on a train to Madrid that will be overnight. I do not get to go on trains very often.this should be exciting. We are going shopping and going to the Napoleon museum before we board the train, though. Today was pretty cool, though.
A/N I hope you liked this chapter-please read and review!!!