Our big day in Paris

 After a late night last night (so late the kids were able to face time friends in Australia - the time difference meant it was 6.30 in the morning in Aussie) we caught a bus to Parc Asterix ( Click to view park ). The park is named after the comic book character Asterix and is based on Gaul (French) history. 

We weren't the only ones waiting 

The place was filled with rides, a few side shows and some food shops. Although there were a lot of busses at the park it is the french shoulder season and we didn't have to wait very long for most rides. The two longest waits were for the lamest rides - go figure? Nick & Jordyn had a long wait for their favourite ride 'OzIris' but they said it was worth it as they got to 90km/h and did loops and twists. Glad it wasn't me!

Before the OzIris experience

If your not tall enough you can't ride .. lucky for Addison she was OK with most rides

I wasn't scared Mum - really......

They also went on a seven loop roller coaster, a traditional wooden roller coaster (apparently scarier than the others - and Addison went on it and loved it!) and well as every other ride in the park. Nick had the map and made sure he marked off ALL the rides we went on. They got to go on about 10-15 rides (depending on the hight restrictions). Of course Mum and Dad shared the rides (although not equitable - Mum is the first to admit she is a sook when it comes to rides).

I'm all wet - aaaahhhh

We also went on the water rides - and they were fun. Pity the temperature was only about 10oC! Lucky Mum had packed disposable ponchos so we stayed pretty dry .... except for Jordyn who was at the front.

Jordyn at the front in the yellow

I'm pretty sure we did go on every ride - and our feet felt like it! We were there for opening at 10am and it closed at 6pm - the bus arrived back in the city at 7.30pm. A long day....

However coming into Paris at night is worth it - so stunning all lit up. Being a Saturday night the streets are alive and people are having picnics on the paths and bridges, street musicians are playing outside our apartment and street performers are around the corner. Our apartment is 20m from Notre Dame, so we are able to see the church as well as listen to the night life around us. Very cosmopolitan.

With the Eiffel Tower in the background

We wish we could stay out later - but  we have exciting activities scheduled for tomorrow also. So much to see and so much to do. So little time.......

What is Peter looking at - on the bridge of love???

So many people hoping for love (padlocks on Pont des Arts - lovers bridge)

The River Seine & Ille de la Cite (Island)