Tuesday, May 10, 2011

Next stop Paris!

We caught the Eurostar train from London's, St. Pancras station and went through the Chunnel in the high speed train and arrived at the Gare Du Nord.
The passenger train travels beneath the English Channel, through the famous Channel Tunnel.
The trip takes about 2 hours 15 minutes to complete the journey of around 300 miles and is a comfortable and fast way to travel.
Sorry if either of the photos are you, but just wanted to take a photo of the Station and train.

We stayed the first night at the address of 25 Champs Elysees, behind the big doors

Next time I will show you this amazing Palace.

Have a happy week
Hugs
Carolyn
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43 comments:

  1. Marsha @ Tattered ChickMay 10, 2011 at 2:03 PM

    Ohhhh, I can't wait to see inside 25 Champs Elysees!!!

    xxoo
    Marsha

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  2. maría ceciliaMay 10, 2011 at 2:15 PM

    So good you are enjoying this fantastic trip!!!
    hugs my dear

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  3. UnknownMay 10, 2011 at 2:37 PM

    Hi Carolyn!!!!!!!! I am so jealous!!! What fun to spend some time in Paris.....that high speed train sounds amazing!!!! I would go twice a month if it only took a little over 2 hours!!!!!

    Wonderful photos and I can't wait to see more!!!!!!!

    Arevoir mon amis!!!!!!!

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  4. JuneMay 10, 2011 at 3:32 PM

    You are so lucky Carolyn! What a trip! I cannot wait to see more of it. Oh...I see you caught me off guard in the pic you took. heehee

    I loved the picture of your darling mother's family. What a treasure to have. I love old family photos.
    sending hugs from here...

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  5. MarietteMay 10, 2011 at 3:47 PM

    Dearest Carolyn,

    Wonderful for you to be in Europe! Enjoy every bit of it. Looking forward to the next revelation!

    Lots of love,

    Mariette

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  6. DeannaMay 10, 2011 at 3:54 PM

    Can't wait to see the sights!
    d

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  7. AnonymousMay 10, 2011 at 5:27 PM

    You had me at Paris!!!!! My goodness to think I will be back there soon. Carolyn i am nearly bursting at the seams....this looks intriguing. Cant wait to venture in.
    Hope you are having a lovely week. x

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  8. ValMay 10, 2011 at 5:30 PM

    Oh, I envy you the traveling you get to do! Someday!!! Enjoy your trip, Carolyn, and thank you for taking us along this way. :)

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  9. debra@dustjacketMay 10, 2011 at 5:37 PM

    Oh so exciting, sounds like you are really making the most of it!!
    xxxx

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  10. It's meMay 10, 2011 at 7:09 PM

    You have had a great trip......what is behind that doors????...love Ria....xxx...

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  11. DianneMay 10, 2011 at 7:27 PM

    What a quick trip from London to the heart of Paris! Oh my! that green door at number 25 looks most interesting.
    xx

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  12. LolaMay 10, 2011 at 8:13 PM

    Oops, was that moi, in that shot?!

    Just kidding!

    Lovely week to you all in NZ!

    Hugs

    XOXO Lola & Nora:)

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  13. Miles Of StyleMay 10, 2011 at 9:27 PM

    wow what a fantastic time you seem to be having! i can't wait to see more pics of Champs Elyses from inside now :)

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  14. MarellaMay 10, 2011 at 10:38 PM

    Amazing!

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  15. Rabbit Hill ~ Handmades by Jenn TavolettiMay 11, 2011 at 1:52 AM

    Hi Carolyn!...
    Happy belated Mother's day :) I am so enjoying all your trip pictures (a little jealous too!) Can't wait to see what is behind those doors!! Have a wonderful week.
    Warm hugs ~ Jenn

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  16. BronwynMay 11, 2011 at 2:43 AM

    Oooh Paris!
    I hope you're enjoying yourself...

    windeater.blogspot.com

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  17. A garden just outside VeniceMay 11, 2011 at 3:05 AM

    Carolyn, thank you very much for the lovely comments you left me.
    How wonderful to be able to visit both London and Paris during your trip to Europe! Looking forward to seeing more pictures then!
    xxx

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  18. DoloresMay 11, 2011 at 3:06 AM

    Since I may never get there, I am glad you are showing these photos.

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  19. rochambeauMay 11, 2011 at 3:38 AM

    Thanks again for taking us too~ Adore those stately green doors!
    Have a wonderful day Carolyn!!

    xox
    Constance

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  20. Christmas-etc...May 11, 2011 at 4:34 AM

    Oh this is so much fun!! Hope you have a great time!
    Ann

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  21. THE ALTERNATIVE WIFEMay 11, 2011 at 4:59 AM

    LOVE Paris! You had one fabulous trip, my friend :) xoxo

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  22. Yvonne - Frl. KleinMay 11, 2011 at 5:32 AM

    Dear Carolyn,
    I looove Paris! It´s my favorite city!!!! I was there twice
    Big Hugs,
    Yvonne

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  23. DortheMay 11, 2011 at 5:49 AM

    Carolyn, I would have loved being there ,too-- it is such a fantastic experience.
    Hugs,Dorthe

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  24. ~*~ saskia ~*~May 11, 2011 at 6:36 AM

    Beautiful Paris! I did not take the Channel train yet to visit Paris. Looking forward to our next stop ;)
    Au revoir and a wonderful Wednesday o xx o

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  25. UnknownMay 11, 2011 at 7:15 AM

    Ciao carissima amica!

    Come sempre con te si viaggi in tutte le DIREZIONI!!!

    Mi piace farmi delle coccole e passare da te! :o)

    Un bacio grandissimo mia dolce amica!

    KIsses and HUGS my dearest! NI

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  26. ElenaMay 11, 2011 at 7:21 AM

    Ciao Carolyn! Adoro la Francia... L'ho visitata tante volte ed è sempre più bella... Parigi, ma non solo: i castelli della Loira sono spettacolari! Vive la France...

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  27. ~Lavender Dreamer~May 11, 2011 at 7:46 AM

    Thanks for sharing your wonderful trip! It keeps my dreams alive! Hugs! ♥

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  28. JoytiMay 11, 2011 at 10:11 AM

    OO, how exciting! I'm jealous! I am sure you'll have a lovely trip, and can't wait to see pictures of the palace :)

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  29. Celestina MarieMay 11, 2011 at 10:45 AM

    Hi Carolyn, What a fabulous trip you are sharing. I love all your pics along the way. Looking forward to more and behind those beautiful doors.

    To be in Paris, WOW!! Enjoy every little minute.
    SO nice to see you today.
    Big hugs and safe travels.
    Celestina Marie

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  30. Bella SinclairMay 11, 2011 at 3:04 PM

    Oh, those doors! They remind me of the great doors to the Emerald City of Oz!

    The one time I was in London, my husband and I decided to take a day trip to Paris and took the Eurostar. Unfortunately, the train broke down and we got stuck in the chunnel for several hours. Boy, did we ever have a whirlwind mega-quick tour of Paris!

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  31. koraleeMay 11, 2011 at 3:23 PM

    Oh my....I so want to visit Paris..after Molly called me and told me all about her trip...one day my sweet friend

    Thank you for sharing such joy. oxxoxo hugs

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  32. Crafty Green PoetMay 11, 2011 at 7:09 PM

    How exciting, Paris is such a magnificent city! Wonderful to travel through the Channel Tunnel too

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  33. Short PoemsMay 11, 2011 at 7:24 PM

    Amazing images, I hope you're enjoying yourself.
    Have fun:)
    Warmly
    Marinela

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  34. JeanneMay 11, 2011 at 9:47 PM

    I love all that you share.
    Love you
    Jeanne

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  35. Castles Crowns and CottagesMay 11, 2011 at 9:57 PM

    GOOD MORNING PRECIOUS!

    I am so late because I woke up late yesterday and had to run to work. I cannot wait for this school year to end with having done all that I am supposed to do. I AM GOING TO HAVE A PARIS LINK PARTY and I will post on it this Friday night! Please consider joining in...details coming up at the end of the week. GREAT PHOTOS!! Anita

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  36. Bizzy @ homeMay 11, 2011 at 11:41 PM

    Oh, open that door please...I can't wait.
    Hollandse groetjes, Renny

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  37. Couture CarrieMay 12, 2011 at 3:00 AM

    So exciting, darling!
    Enjoy your trip!

    xoxox,
    CC

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  38. Silvia NegrettiMay 12, 2011 at 5:47 AM

    Wow, this is a great travel!!!!
    Enjoy Paris!!!
    xoxo
    S

    http://s-fashion-avenue.blogspot.com

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  39. bikimMay 12, 2011 at 8:20 AM

    ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!!!!!!!
    that must be really fun to do! what a journey!
    enjoy!
    that is so pretty!
    happy day!
    Rosa

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  40. A Fanciful LifeMay 12, 2011 at 2:05 PM

    Wow Carolyn! I've always thought it would be a bit scary being in the Chunnel underwater for so long. I know it's not, but I'm a scardey cat - haha! Can't wait to see more of your stay on the Champs Elysees - how decadent!

    Sharon :-)

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  41. C. JoyBell C.May 15, 2011 at 8:42 PM

    I took the same train! I took the Eurostar from Lille (north of France) to London! I went to Lille after I went to Paris! :)

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  42. C. JoyBell C.May 15, 2011 at 8:43 PM

    The immigration check at the Eurostar station is rather strict to non-EU nationals, isn't it? They asked me questions, like why I was going to London, where I was staying, etc, I don't know if you got the same trouble going to France from London, but I got questioned going to London from France!

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  43. SusanMay 16, 2011 at 10:44 PM

    oh what a journey! I hope you enjoy Paris!
    xo

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