This is a way overdue post, and I had forgotten all about it. 
I had the opportunity to attend PAC 2008 with Soo Jen in early October. It was a last minute thing and we decided and got everything booked within 2 weeks of the show. It started out with an almost 6 hour trip to Paris and then a transfer on another train to Versailles.
We arrived in the late so we headed straight to a small eatery to have dinner. Ooohh.. all those calories.
Early next morning, we set off from our hotel to the Palais de Congres, about a 10 min walk away but we were pleasantly surprised by the street market that was going on just round the bend from our hotel.
I love street markets… I could just walk around in one all day. I’m such a foodie.
Next, it was a short breakfast stop just before arriving at the Palais. I had a yummy Croque Monsieur (which I heard you HAVE to have in France) and a hot chocolate.
We got lost a little after that and finally made it to PAC just in time for our 1st class and over the next 2 days, Jen and I attend 7 classes! It was a mad 2 days of scrapping, I tell ya. We were so busy in the classes, I did not have time to take many pictures but here are two… with Rebecca Sower and Michelle van Etten.
The classes were FUN and I had the opportunity to take Irene’s class and also Kah-Mei’s class again which was great. (I’m knew I had a picture taken with her, but I can’t seem to find it now!!)
On our last day in Versailles, we had a little bit of time to walk over to the Versailles palace for some pics…
And a little walk around the neighbourhood…
I love Versailles. I love it’s wide streets and beautiful buildings. And there were also a lot less people there than in Paris which made it more enjoyable. Next stop, Paris… and to a highly recommended restaurant for lunch.
I found this place on the internet and it was highly recommended because mostly locals go there. And it didn’t disappoint. Lots of French and I love that the place didn’t feel touristy at all. And the no-frills food was very reasonably priced too. Here’s what I had…
Egg Mayo Salad
Steak
and Chestnut Cream
We had 2 days to explore Paris… and it was great visiting the city again. There’s just something magical about the city of lights… enjoy…
Beautiful, isn’t it? More pics here. Have a great week and thank you for stopping by.
Hi there!
I love it when you share your beautiful pictures with us.
That bread sure looked yummy! (I could live off bread and butter)
Have a wonderful week.
Simply stunning AM. Nice to see photos of you for once LOL. I totally love all the photos that you have shared with us, they are just so totally divine. I really want to go to France now………. Don’t see that happening anytime soon
Thank you for sharing these with us, we truly appreciate it.
Luv Leanne
Gorgeous pics! I would love to travel there.
Thanks for sharing! Have a good evening!
B
These pictures are wonderful!!! I just want to reach out and taste all that yummy food! Thanks for sharing your stunning pics!
Gosh the pics I took of Paris werent even half as nice as urs. Isnt Versailles just beautiful?
Wow, wow, wow!!! What an awesome experience, such gorgeous photography by you, and the food….my god!!!
Stunning! Absolutely stunning!!! I totally loooooove the pictures!!! I am drooling over those killer dessert!!! Thank you for sharing!!!
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hey Anne! yeah, what a trip and what an experience – i still can’t quite get over the fact how everything fell thru – getting the air ticket, visiting you, travelling by TGV to Paris with you, scrapping and sewing on the way there and back…the whole PAC experience – 7 workshops in 2 days…the food, the sights, the sounds of the streets of Versailles and Paris…i so wish we had more time…thanks for sharing the pix. brings back super beautiful memories! and it was wonderful travelling with you. see you home soon.
Hi Anne-Marie! I was happy to see you stopped by my post and made a comment!! I was debating whether to let you know I posted about your blog and flickr site. I’m glad I made your day, likeyou make mine when you post such beautiful pics of beautiful places! Keep it up and please keep sharing!
Wow, wow, wow! What a magical place! Sounds like a fabulous time, Anne-Marie! How lucky!
Anne – These pics are absolutely gorgeous! What a wonderful experience…all the food is making me hungery!! I particularly like the pic of the LV store…i’m drooling here!!!
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oK SO i AM IN THE LAND OF THE LIVING AGAIN AND ALL i CAN SAY IS HOLY MOLY YOU TAKE ROCKIN PHOTOS. Now how are you getting them so crisp and perfect is it an action or secret. I would love to get my pics to look like that. I had such a great time with you. I am sorry so late posting.
Hugs
Michelle