France is the fifth country I visited. Having learned French for five years in high school and college, it was a pleasing experience to actually use those language skills in the real world! Of course, I had forgotten how to talk but I could still read and understand the warnings and information notices. Enjoy our memories and moments as you visit the individual cities below.
Paris

Dates visited: September 12, 2004 – September 13, 2004, and September 20, 2004 – September 21, 2004 One of the jaw-dropping Parisian sights that’s permanently etched in my mind is coming face-to-face with the imposing Arc de Triomphe de l’Étoile. Actually, face-to-face isn’t the correct phrase since this beautiful monument…