After hosting a dazzling Olympics, Parisians could be forgiven for hoping the afterparty would be a bit better than a rushed mention on a blog that has less traffic than President Macron's fundraising page.
I knew I had a champion within me!
Slipping into the Parisian lifestyle a little too easily.
Credit to the girls, eh? We were just the better team on the day, eh? Gutsy performance out there today, eh?
Don't those snooty French waiters know we don't have time to wait an hour for a menu? Our time is measured in Grizzly and the Lemmings episodes, darn it!
I believe that's what they call the flambé technique? I guess I'm a natural, I regularly employ that technique whilst cooking without even trying.
Hotel Nolinski, five stars for the kid-sized bathrobes. Ryan, zero stars for needing an adult-sized bathrobe.
When in Paris...
So, who wants to walk further to see some more old buildings? No, we are not going back to the hotel with its free candy, plush robes, big pool, and adult beverages. Ok fine, we are going back.
The Olympic torch, still operational because the Paralympic Games are underway. After all this walking on his gimpy knee Dad will be eligible for multiple disciplines.
So, don't all thank me at once for vetoing the stair option.
The Grand Palais, the best fencing venue since the Broadmoor Colorado Springs.
I assume that's a ceremonial cannon given you have a white surrender flag on call at all times.
Follow the arrow and good things will happen.
Anyone still want to complain about taking the elevator? Nope, didn't think so.
Must be the athletes' lounge.
Daddy, is this the fancy street?
All the locals are friendly when the Olympics are on.
Not as clumsy or random as a Starbucks; an elegant brew for a more civilized age.
Speaking of elegant, the Louis Vuitton Foundation proves that Mei's many donations have gone to a good cause.
One pillar for each handbag?
Turns out a random amusement park next to the Louis Vuitton Foundation was a sleeper highlight of the trip. No lines! No Fast Pass! No overpriced chicken nuggets!
Monsieur, may I bring you your daily baguette? With ham? And cheese? And...ye gads what is it with you Americans, ruining the simple pleasures in life.
The best Olympic torch idea since Barcelona 1992.
Bonjour!
Even Charles De Gaulle International is pleasant after the Olympic fix-up. Someone give this terminal a gold medal in the Non-Oil State weight class.
The Hogwarts Express was fun and all, but you can't earn miles.
