We made it!!

One Cafe Vue meal and a billion plane dinners later, Sarah and I (yes, I’m travelling with another Sarah!) touched down in Paris Sunday morning at 11.25am and after our first few hours in the city, it’s hard to believe we were ever away.

The air is cool here (ok, it’s fricken FREEZING) but it’s sunny and crisp. Everyone is wearing coats and hats and scarves and gloves – a major change from the 35 degree heat we just left in Melbourne. We are bumping up the heater and planning our first day out tomorrow: shopping!!

Coffee was required as soon as humanely possible upon landing and we just happen to be staying across the road from one of the most fabulous coffee shops in Paris – they actually make GREAT coffee. Sarah discovered Coutume Cafe on her last visit to Paris and I’m pleased to report that it feels like having a little slice of Melbourne just downstairs.

Our apartment is quaint and cosy – the shower and a bed welcome relief from more than 30 hours in transit. Melbourne – Singapore – London – Paris may not have been the most direct route but at least now I can say I’ve been to two new countries (I do wish any of them would stamp my passport though!)

Let the adventures begin!