Thursday, April 21, 2011

Peter's Paris From Above


My last day in Paris, this past January, Peter ( Peter's Paris blog) gently nudged me to take a deep breath and ride the grande roue at Tuileries.  I'm so glad I did. I got some great photos from high above Paris...after I opened my eyes! Where else could I have had this wonderful view of the city j'adore?  Peter captured some as well, as you can see.

Shhhh, it's his birthday today!
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19 comments:

  1. This is BelgiumApril 21, 2011 at 2:11:00 AM CDT

    Nice to see fellow bloggers in action !
    Vue magistrale !

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  2. MayaApril 21, 2011 at 2:26:00 AM CDT

    Good for Peter! This looks like something I'll have to do.

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  3. Cezar and LéiaApril 21, 2011 at 3:23:00 AM CDT

    So lovely portrait, great picture!
    We wish a happy Birthday to Peter, lots of love to his heart!

    And a happy Easter to you and your family!
    Léia

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  4. cocoa and coconut April 21, 2011 at 4:30:00 AM CDT

    I love the tiny little buildings behind Peter. You two are lucky to discover Paris together. I love hearing about bloggers' adventures together..

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  5. JeanneApril 21, 2011 at 6:13:00 AM CDT

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  6. JeanneApril 21, 2011 at 6:18:00 AM CDT

    Virginia, you are indeed brave but I bet the rewards were many. Do they leave this up year round?

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  7. HarrietApril 21, 2011 at 6:28:00 AM CDT

    This may be the only way I'll see these views. I'm a scaredy cat when it comes to the grande rue.

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  8. HarrietApril 21, 2011 at 6:30:00 AM CDT

    Love the color of the sky in your banner photo!

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  9. VirginiaApril 21, 2011 at 8:10:00 AM CDT

    Jeanne, I believe they put it up around Nov. and take it down the end of Jan.

    Harriet, I was a bit of a scaredy cat till I saw the city below and had to get that camera working!

    Cezar and Leila, I hope you both have a wonderful Easter as well.

    Brittany,
    It is fun to meet fellow bloggers. Peter has been a great friend to have in Paris. He knows the city and its history better than anyone.

    Belgium, We see a lot of Paris !

    Maya, Oh I can see you and J on that thing. You'd love it.

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  10. DarylApril 21, 2011 at 10:19:00 AM CDT

    I am not a fan of heights but if you can do it, I can too .. one day

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  11. TheChieftessApril 21, 2011 at 11:13:00 AM CDT

    I braved the Eye in London...I think I'd brave the grande roue if there again!!!!

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  12. TheChieftessApril 21, 2011 at 11:14:00 AM CDT

    Happy Birthday Peter!!!

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  13. JackApril 21, 2011 at 3:55:00 PM CDT

    Nice portrait, Virginia. Me? I think I will keep my feet on the ground, thank you.

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  14. AlexaApril 21, 2011 at 5:10:00 PM CDT

    Wonderful portrait of Peter! Like Harriet, I'm a wuss when it comes to the big wheel—but I wish it had been up when I was there 'cause I would have done it for the photo op. Bet you got lots of great shots!

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  15. Petrea BurchardApril 21, 2011 at 5:45:00 PM CDT

    Happy birthday to Peter!

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  16. PamelaApril 21, 2011 at 6:54:00 PM CDT

    You were very brave to do this V
    I am terrified of heights!!

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  17. Genie -- Paris and BeyondApril 21, 2011 at 7:35:00 PM CDT

    Great shot of a nice guy -- bon anniversaire, Peter!

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  18. StarmanApril 22, 2011 at 1:38:00 PM CDT

    Love the shot of l'Assemblée Nationale et les Invalides in the background.

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  19. PeterParisApril 27, 2011 at 9:17:00 AM CDT

    I find this post a bit late. Sorry! As you said, we will have to wait until next winter to be able to make the same sky trip!
    ... and sincere thanks for the happy-birthday-wishes I can read here! :-)

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