Thursday, after lunch we headed out to visit Napoleon’s Tomb. What an enormous dwelling for such a small person! It was breathtaking as were the gardens that surround the structure.
It was one of the hottest days we’ve experienced since our trip began. Last week the weather was perfect “touring and sightseeing” weather with temperatures in the mid 70s. Yesterday it felt as though we were back in Miami. The girls had the afternoon free and the seniors chose to come back to FIAP and head towards the Luxembourg Gardens. The juniors walked around the Rue de Rivoli for some last minute shopping (these girls are unbelievable). We ate dinner at the FIAP and as the evening began to wind down we were smacked with a hail storm. As you recall that FIAP is not equipped with air conditioning, therefore our windows are opened all the time. The girls had to scramble to close their windows as hail was coming in. There were down branches and leaves scattered everywhere. Even though the rain stopped, the lightning lasted until the early morning hours.
Today, the day is cooler than it has been as we head to Versailles. This evening the girls want to have a farewell dinner in Paris. We cannot believe that our adventure in Paris is coming to an end. I believe that they have had a wonderful time and it has been my pleasure to accompany them. They are truly a remarkable group of young women.
Saturday morning we head to Spain for a whirlwind tour of Madrid and Toledo. Then it’s back to Miami. I’ve heard the girls tell me that even though they’re having a wonderful time, they miss their family and their home.
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