Siamo andate a Parigi

Hannah. Marg. Crystal. Mandi: The roommates take on Paris.

Pictures are worth THOUSANDS OF WORDS.

Loving each other in front of the Palace of Versailles!

BAAAAH ITS BEAUTIFUL!

More loving in front of the Palace Gardens.

Roommates (minus Teagan) at the Palace of Versailles!

YEAAAH BABY. Our hostel was just a few minutes from this beautiful site, as well as many sex shops and strip clubs. OHHH Paris.

FINALLY AT THE LOUVRE. Childhood dreams coming true.

So of course we have to goof off in front of world-famous historical monuments.

The Mona Lisa! (Somewhat famous, from what I've heard) WADDAP DA VINCI CODE.

Sharing a nutella-banana crepe on our walk to Notre Dame.

Loving puppies all over the world. This is why my parents never let me go to the Humane Society as a child. This dog wanted me to take him home SO BAD!! I swear, if I'd had another 1,000 euro....

In front of Hotel De Ville!

Mandi and I played this game at Notre Dame to see who could find St. Denis with his head cut off first. I won. WINNNAA.

St. Denis is behind me, holding his head, on the outside of Notre Dame.

Notre Dame. Bellisima!

Jardin du Luxembourg!

The Eiffel Tower as seen from the top of the Arc de Triomphe.

In front of the Eiffel Tower at sunset!

Roomies at the Eiffel Tower. The BEST way to end our weekend. :)

Artsy shot.

Creme Brulee for dessert after a delicious dinner in France!

French onion soup.

Cheese fondue.

Creme Brulee.

YUM.

Mi piace Parigi.

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