Blue, Cheese!
Whooo! It is hot here in Paris this week, y’all. I know that folks think that SoCal gets hot but without humidity it’s not really all that bad at all … it’s hot and humid here this week and it’s kicking our collective butts but we are having a blast nonetheless. Yesterday, we spent the first part of the day shopping around town … paid a visit to the Champs-Elysses and the Lafayette Galleries and did our best to stay as cool as possible … here are a few pics:
But my favorite part of the day (possibly the trip over all) happened last night after the sun went down. After the jump, check out a bunch of pics from our midnight champagne picnic at the Eiffel Tower, which is lit up with blue lights all this month in celebration of France’s presidency of the European Union this year …
Voila:
I have to say, the Eiffel Tower has to be my favorite landmark in all the world. I fell in love with the structure when I was a kid and was so thrilled when I was finally able to see it with my own eyes back in September of 2006 when David and I visited Paris for the first time. Seeing the amazing structure lit up in blue was a very special treat … Steph and Alek (and the city of Paris) know how to make folks feel welcome around here. We spent close to two hours hanging out on the lawns in front of the tower, drinking champagne, eating crepes … just hanging out. It was so much fun … I can’t even tell you.
As a bonus, check out this short video of the blue Eiffel Tower twinkling so you can kinda sorta enjoy some of our night last night:
Yeah, the vid doesn’t do the sight justice but at least you can enjoy un petit taste :)
RSS
Feedburner
July 31st, 2008 at 1:03 pm
Trent, one of my favorite things about your blog is that we all get to share in your experiences with you. I know that you probably keep the really personal stuff close to the vest, but getting to see you and your friends having a great time all over the world really does warm my heart. Especially since I’m stuck at home with a broken ankle, I enjoy knowing that at least someone is out and about having a blast!
Keep having fun, enjoy your summer and keep entertaining us! Much love from Chicago!
July 31st, 2008 at 1:13 pm
Beautiful – your pals took some great pictures. And I will have to echo what JHop said – I love the fact that you bring us along for the ride.
July 31st, 2008 at 1:13 pm
Wow the Tour Eiffel does take one’s breath away, n’est pas?? I would love to see the twinkly lights in person but the video is the next best thing. Thanks Trent! That was a really fun idea to have a late night picnic — brills!
July 31st, 2008 at 1:18 pm
wow you got some amazing pics of the the Effiel Tower! I love that it was all blue, even though it would have been awesome if it was PINK!! maybe you could photoshop that….
July 31st, 2008 at 1:19 pm
wow! that is amazing! it sounds like you’re having the best time! you deserve it ;)
July 31st, 2008 at 1:20 pm
Trent,
I must agree with JHop. We semi-experience your life through these great posts and it warms my heart something wicked to read them, close my eyes and travel as I am stuck inside an office, albeit a cool one, all day long. As I read your personal posts amid the awesome gossip, I make a mental list of places to visit, things to try, etc.
I cannot thank you enough for giving my working day a mini-vacation from time to time.
FYI, Texas is hot and humid so I hear ya on it killing you.
July 31st, 2008 at 1:29 pm
I have to agree too…we all live a little vicariously through you! Totally jealous of your trip, but of course I’m glad you’re having a great time.
July 31st, 2008 at 1:34 pm
i was there two months ago and had a little picnic near the tour – complete with wine and brie. but the tour eiffel looks way better in the blue light.
July 31st, 2008 at 1:35 pm
That is so awesome. I totally agree with you when you see the Effiel tower your heart just stops. I loved it so much. It is so pretty blue and I bet you guys had the best time ever. I love all the pictures. You should pitch a show for the travel channel…they would probably pick it up! Keep the fun pics coming!!!
July 31st, 2008 at 1:54 pm
Nice photo, guys!! With the Eiffel Tower–LOL! Yes, TELL me about the humidity–Italy is VERY unbearable right about NOW! I cannot wait to go to England and Ireland next month! CIAO!
July 31st, 2008 at 1:56 pm
OMG so pretty and looks like an amazingly fun time! Thanks for sharing.
July 31st, 2008 at 1:57 pm
bonjours ,je suis de France ,j’espére que tu aime ce pays ,mais qui ne l’aime pas ?
ton blog est super continue
gros bizoux
ps: désolé je ne suis pas bonne en anglais alors ce message sera en français
July 31st, 2008 at 2:19 pm
Definitely jealous right now. The Eiffel Tower looks so cool all lit up in blue like that! When I saw it in person for the first time at night, it almost brought a tear to my eye. It’s just so cool to actually stand at the foot of such a world-reknowned landmark, and the twinkling lights make it even more amazing. Enjoy your trip!!
July 31st, 2008 at 2:30 pm
I have been to the Eiffel Tower and seeing it in blue is beautiful! I believe I was there in July of 2000………(somewhere in June or July, it has been a while) and what I found hilarious was that the illegal vendors that hang out around the bottom of the tower scatter like cockroaches exposed to light when they hear police sirens……..oh man, we were freaked the first time, then realized they are all breaking the law by selling unauthorized merch! hahah………wonder if those types of vendors are still there? Anyway……..have a blast!
July 31st, 2008 at 2:30 pm
Oh wow, I can’t believe how I’m stuck here in Sweden, and you’re out have such a good time in Paris! Happy to see the photos and all though. Like everybody else has already said, it’s nice to see these fragments of your life. It brings a big smile to my face to read about the champagne picnic, wishing I could be there ;)
Lots of love, Jess
July 31st, 2008 at 2:45 pm
You take the best pictures EVER! I love this blog because of that. You’re amazing and I’m glad that you’re enjoying yourself. Take care!
July 31st, 2008 at 2:47 pm
a blue eiffel! how special!
July 31st, 2008 at 2:58 pm
That is absolutely gorgeous! I’m also so glad you share you pictures Trent. Sadly, I’ve never been to France. I have to make it out there some day.
July 31st, 2008 at 3:16 pm
The Eifel Tower looks amazing! I was there in 2000 with my boyfriend (now husband). He proposed at midnight under the Eifel Tower as it sparkling with white lights. The blue lights are very cool too.
July 31st, 2008 at 3:27 pm
Wow that looks amazing twinkling like that! AWESOME! Glad your having a fantastic time!
July 31st, 2008 at 4:12 pm
That looks awesome! I was there only two months ago. I never saw those blue lights, although I did see the sparkly white ones.
July 31st, 2008 at 4:28 pm
Bonjour de France ( normandie ) , I’m glad that you like Paris , i lived there during one year last year and i hope to come back and see la tour Eiffel in blue , beautiful pictures !! merci beaucoup to share your pics @+
July 31st, 2008 at 4:35 pm
ok…were you guys on a bridge over the Seine between 10-1130 last night? I know it’s a big time gap but I was on a boat and swear I saw two guys that looked like you…
July 31st, 2008 at 5:12 pm
OK OK, you have talked me into it. I want Paris to be my next big trip. Hawaii is this year, maybe in a couple of years I can go. Our problem is we don’t do anything on the cheap, so we have to save for it, you know the best hotels, food and the like.
July 31st, 2008 at 5:23 pm
i totally agree… i love that you share some of your life with us trent. paris seems absolutely beautiful and i liked watching the twinkling tower lol
i would love to go to paris some day
July 31st, 2008 at 6:20 pm
I absolutely agree with JHop. The “TV Guide” is easily my favourite part of the blog. I love hearing about what you’re doing!!
July 31st, 2008 at 6:54 pm
This is gorgeous! You are very lucky Trent! Have fun the rest of the time!
July 31st, 2008 at 8:07 pm
I am enjoying reading your posts about your trip more than the celeb gossip that usually makes my day more fun. Keep sharing and thanks for sharing the pics too! That twinkly tower is amazing. Those are artistic pics!
July 31st, 2008 at 9:15 pm
Eiffel Tower, champagne picnic, and wonderful friends…yes, life is good! Thanks for sharing your good times and reminding us all to get out there and enjoy it.
July 31st, 2008 at 9:46 pm
Awesome pics Trent. Reminds me of my trip to Paris back in ‘06. Thanks for sharing!
July 31st, 2008 at 9:47 pm
i just came back from studying abroad in paris, and your blog made me miss it so much!!! i wish i could have been there to see the tower light up in blue, but your video was the next best thing =) thanks for always sharing your experiences with us!
August 1st, 2008 at 1:03 am
Darn it – couldn’t you tell us your plans before you go places so we can ‘accidentally’ run into you in the city?!
Glad you’re enjoying it!
Oh – and I think it’s funny you’re drinking champagne out of martini glasses – that is borderline blasphemy here! :)
August 1st, 2008 at 5:20 am
jealouss!! those are fabulous pics!!! i wish i was there right now!
August 1st, 2008 at 10:24 am
I agree with the sentiment that I love reading about and seeing some of your personal life, especially when it includes such exciting experiences.
Really, enjoy reading the blog and have for a few years– especially admire how you seem to genuinely appreciate all that the blog and your readers have allowed you to do. Thanks for being a normal guy :)
Hope the trip continues to be a blast!
August 1st, 2008 at 1:18 pm
Those are really great pics!! Thanks for sharing:)
August 1st, 2008 at 2:26 pm
Hey Trent and Le Gang,
What a breathtaking sight! Thanks for sharing your pics of your champagne picnic. Wish I could have been there to partake with y’all; instead I will have to live Paris vicariosly through all of you. Looks as though you are having an incredible adventure. Be safe and come home soon…the USA miss you!!
Kristen
August 1st, 2008 at 6:37 pm
That is amazingly gorgeous. Je suis tres jalouse. I’ve been studying French for quite a few years and I really want to go to Paris and the rest of France!
August 2nd, 2008 at 5:46 am
WOW! The Eiffel Tower is just GORGEOUS! Thanks for sharing with us!