The Pigeon Whisperer Tours Paris

This morning we got up early and went to a big white church called Sacre Coeur. It was just a short walk from our hostel. It was really nice and pretty. We had to climb lots of steps to get up there. We went in but we didn't stay for long because you're not allowed to take pictures and that's my favourite part.

I bought myself a Paris top from a souvenir shop. Then, we took the metro to the Arc de Triomphe.

We got in FREE for being members of the European Community. We used our British passports, but if we used our Canadian it wouldn't be free! We got up to the top by climbing lots of loopy loop stairs. Ang said it was 106m high so that's how high I climbed!

Then we walked down the Champs Elyseés. It's a famous shopping street.

Then we had a picnic outside the Eiffel Tower! We had a baguette, strawberries, peaches, bananas, and pain au chocolat. Some birds wanted to eat our picnic. The sparrows were cute but the crows were really gross and they almost pooped on us. It had been rainy so eveything was wet, but we used a blanket from Mom and Dad that was waterproof on one side. We went up the Eiffel Tower.

It was nice and we got a really great view. There were shops up there. We only went to the second floor, because my sisters were too scared but I wasn't scared.

We went to the hunchback of Notre Dame church.
It was really nice and there were lots of statues. The funniest part of the day was that a lady helped me hold some pigeons by giving me some food for them. I was holding three pigeons. I think Angela and Jackie were really terrified but I wasn't. The pigeons were pecking at my hand for the food. Angela called me the pigeon whisperer, or PW. I liked that name.

French words of the day:

pain au chocolat= chocolate bread
sacre coeur= sacred heart
notre dame= our lady
oiseaux= birds

Good morning Val; I would love to have a picnic like that ......Chocolate bread!!! You are bringing back so many fond memories of Paris for us...so many places that we have been! I wonder what your plans are for today.....something fun, I'm sure! It is going to be so much fun looking at all your pictures! Have you liked being a backpacker? Love you and miss you....Nana and Papa

P.S. Thanks for the card from Bath!

written by Nana and Papa on April 30, 2009

Dear Pigeon Whisperer,

I think people really can be animal whisperers and it does not surprise me that you have this skill. I used to have a pot belly pig and the lady that raised pot belly pigs said that they can talk to each other even from far away because they can "talk on the wind". I think she may have been wacko. I would love to try chocolate bread. Chocolate is my most favourite food in the whole world!!! I am happy to hear that you and the sisters are having so much fun. Even getting lost and arriving too early can be fun if you just keep your sense of humour - and I am pretty sure that all of you are doing that! Take care - Love Aunt Karen

written by Karen on April 30, 2009

Hey Val. I love reading your blog! I know how good Angela is with directions so I can understand why you guys got lost in Rome. I am surprised that your sister let you become a PW! The birds can be pretty gross. I am glad you are having a blast and keep blogging! I can't keep up with you and all your pictures!

Stay Safe,
Cousin Julia

written by Cousin Julia on April 30, 2009

Hi Val: Sounds like you, Ang and Jackie are having a great time. Your pictures are fantastic! Had to chuckle when I read Ollie's nicknames for you girls. Ang and Jackie should have been singing "Feed the Birds" from Mary Poppins while you were feeding the pigeons. Take care! Love Aunt Kathy and Mike

written by Aunt Kathy and Mike on April 30, 2009

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The Pigeon Whisperer Tours Paris

Paris, France