Filmed Update and University of Westfield Online. I'm not in Update so I didn't have to skip school but I was in UoWO which is a really funny scene. It's all about how people have to lie about going to an online college because it's embarrassing. I don't necessarily agree on that point that they're trying to make because I too take courses online but it's a funny skit. I think Fab realizes something is up because he keeps coming by NBC to hang out with either Jules, me, or the both of us. I think he thinks we have a surprise for him and I don't have the heart to tell him that in actuality his ex-girlfriend of 5 years. And since I don't have the heart to tell him....I bought him a surprise to show him...I already told the rest of the Strokes but I got Fab a new drum set. Made by the drum gods. Gosh I am just too good of a person. By the way, when I go with the rest of the SNL cast and many others (Will Forte, Rachel Dratch, Maya Lorne Michaels, Tina Fey, Amy Poehler, Jimmy Fallon, Steve Higgins, the whole SNL writing staff, and various lovers and what not) I won't be writing on here everyday multiple times a day. That's 13 whole days of no posts! So in case you're really tired of reading my posts, you get a break! Wooooo, and in case you're super stalker ish and love reading these posts every day then I'm sorry! But no computer for me in France. I'd probably break it anyways. Or lose it, I'm really forgetful like that. I lose everything and Bill is always the person who finds it...creepy. There's going to be so many pictures from France you have no idea, and we're going to so many places in France too! Here's our itinerary:
Day 1
Departure from the United States. Depart Los Angeles Tue, Mar 29, 05:35 PM British Airways Flight 282. Arrive London (Heathrow) Wed, Mar 30, 11:45 AM. Depart London (Heathrow) Wed, Mar 30, 02:15 PM British Airways Flight 354. Arrive Nice Wed, Mar 30, 05:20 PM.
Day 2
Arrive in Nice, Queen of the Riviera. Meet your ACIS Tour Manager and transfer to the hotel. Dinner.
Day 3
This morning your Tour Manager will introduce you to the sights of Nice, including the Promenade des Anglais, Roman Cimiez and a visit to the Russian Church. In the afternoon, travel to Eze for a visit of the Fragonard Perfume factory. This evening stroll the streets of Vieux Nice.
Day 4
Leave the Cote d'Azur behind and travel into the beautiful region of Provence. En route, you will visit the Pont du Gard and the arena in Arles. Discover the history behind the city of Avignon during an afternoon visit of the Papal Palace. In the evening, further explore Avignon during a Culture Quest. Dinner and overnight.
Day 5
This after noon drive to Carcassonne, once home to the Cathers. Continue on to Sarlat for dinner and overnight.
Day 6
This picturesque Dordogne Valley is your destination today. This morning drive to Rocamadour, a pilgrimage town built into the side of a cliff, for a walking tour with your Tour Manager. Stop at the Gouffre de Padirac for a visit before returning to Sarlat for dinner and overnight.
Day 7
Before you head North today and leave Renaissance Sarlat, visit the Lascauz caves. Then continue to the Loire Valley, the Garden of the Kings, to Amboise for dinner and overnight.
Day 8
The impressive chateaux of Chenonceau and Chambord are your highlights today. Wonder at mighty Chambord's double helix staircase and Chenonceau's dramatic Gallery, which spans the river Cher. Making time for a picture stop visit of Amboise's Chateau, which rises up on a bluff above the Loire River.
Day 9
This morning drive to Mont St Michel for a visit before continuing on to the walled town of St. Malo for dinner and the overnight.
Day 10
This morning drive to the D-Day beaches where you Tour Manager will help you relieve the incredible heroics of WW2. Visit the St. Laurent Cemetery. This afternoon, take a lesson in Impressionist Art as you visit Monet's resident gardens and home at Giverny. See the Waterlilly ponds that he made so famous as well as his blooming flowerbeds, with hues in every color. Continue to Paris, the City of Light, for dinner and overnight.
Day 11
Find out the background and history of Paris' most famous monuments this morning on a guided panoramic sightseeing tour of the City. Notre Dam, the Arc de Triomphe and of course the Eiffel Tower all feature highly. Meal vouchers will be included for dinner tonight.
Day 12
Full day activities organized by group leaders. Discover a new quartier, maybe Le Marais, with it's Jewish history and arcaded Place des Voges, or perhaps enjoy another of the city's wonderufl museyms and stop en route for a crepe on the street. One rountrup metro transfer per person is included today.
Day 13
Transfer to the airport for return flight to the United States. Continental Airlines Flight 33.
This trip is going to be so amazing, I'm going to write down every moment so that I'll have a full acount for when I get back. Toodles for now!
