10-day by intended

European travel notes

The first day of flight

Finally, to a long holiday, enrolled in a Shanghai travel service, from 29 September to start my long 10-day trip to Italy and France.

Because the check is Italy's visa, immigration from Italy, so we took the Alitalia flight, first to Milan and then turn to Rome.

Italy air is I now sit in the worst airlines.

Our 12: 15, 1 o'clock, he offers a lunch, poor quality, are all frozen food. Since I had not heard notes will travel to, from the schedule, I always thought of just 6-7 hour flight, so didn't bring any snacks. Results 7 hours later, I found the plane without any signs of arrival, we would fly after about 12 hours, then I'm starving. Ask air hostesses to food and water, the stewardess said please go to find food, attitudes among very poor. Until around 11 pm (Rome time 5 points or so) we eat to the second, or cold. Aircraft on TV was broken several headphone channel are all things, Italy Wen restroom room equipment failure, the 12 hours is the most painful.

When I arrived in Milan and Rome time 6: 55 pm (all times please add 6 hours time difference), Milan airport transfer waited for 1 hour, then flew one hour, to Roman time 21: 30 arrive at Rome (Beijing time at 3: 30).

Used to think that everything is OK, Italy airport efficiency is too slow, we wait for baggage spent nearly 1 hour, 1-bit cabin luggage lost and spent 45 minutes and the airport are taken (in the event of last back to Shanghai, the baggage is not found), and so we went to the hotel is a 12 point at midnight (åœ — äº¬æ — ¶é — ' the next morning 6 am), people are tired. Hasten sleep Ah, even get up early tomorrow.

The second day, the Vatican-Rome:

Italy's breakfast is very nice, a few hard bread, ice milk, a few slices of meat, and eggs are the only ice, it is hard to swallow.

Look in to the day's activities, help yourself.

Vatican

Today our first stop was the Vatican and Italy, Latin for "the land of the prophets", the full name of the Vatican City State (also known as the Holy See, The Holy See), located in Rome, is a typical city of the country.

Its area is equal to three-fifths of the Imperial Palace in Beijing, is the world's smallest pocket. Vatican to Saint Peter's Church and St. Peter's square mega-most famous, the Vatican only 1000 more citizens, most of the priest and the like. Guided tours in the square to us, let us free access to the Cathedral. Enter the Cathedral ranks very long, everyone has to go through a rigorous security check. The Cathedral interior is luxurious, there are many famous works, unfortunately I do not quite understand. The Cathedral is still foreign reception weddings and a funeral, the day we went to the Cathedral is just at the funeral. Guests with an invitation to enter the Church in the specified range, and then by the bishops lament ceremony scenes quite ceremoniously. It is interesting that came out from the Cathedral, the square also has a couple just marriage ceremony is held, the bride wears away the white wedding dress, holding purple bouquet, a face in the Sun.

Cathedral outlet side there is a post office, where many tourists buy postcards home.

I also bought some pieces, staff on top of the lid red Vatican postmark, I put them into the mailbox, it is estimated that they sure got before me.

Rome

From the Vatican City, we went to Rome city near the railway station, an alley of dinner.

There is a local people see me at the hotel door shooting like, very friendly toward I got waved. Afternoon courses primarily in urban areas. Car first along the trunk pocket in a circle, the guide describes the basic to the US, then we in gladiatorial field (large Amphitheater) doorway dissolve their play. I walked along the road towards Venice square, Avenue on both sides of the ruins of ancient, market Hall, the Cathedral, the ruins of broken tiles, are spectacular. Roadside on others dressed up as sculpture, when they see my shot at them, they have reached out and asked me for money, I began to run.

In gladiatorial field will be at the gate of the Italy people dressed up as Gladiator and you take pictures, probably 1 photo for about 1 euro.

Generally they will assume a pose to cut your head, but I ran into that Italy were particularly interesting, he pretended to be defeated, has also been said that "Chinese girl is very pretty.

From Gladiators and field out along the alley to the wishing pool.

The wishing pool are particularly more, make a vow to back to the pool, sitting on the floor, and coins to throw from the left shoulder. You can make three wishes, but your first wish must be "I will return to Rome", and sincerely make their wishes, it is said that very efficacious. Wishing the reeds on the ice cream shop in the ice cream is particularly delicious!

Spain square has a Spain ladder, "Roman holiday" in the hero and heroine meets, Audrey is sitting here eating ice cream meet hero.

Now there are still many people are sitting there, there may be waiting for the other half! unfortunately now the Government shall not eat of the ladder, it's a shame!

There is a very pity is the "Roman holiday" in the test, saying the truth of the lion, however there is no go and I believe there will always be 1 I will return to Rome!

The third day Pisa-Florence

Pizza

Go to the Florence road

On passing pizza, so we've come in and look around. From afar, in the middle of a piece of farmland, some white buildings. In addition to the edge of the Tower, a church and a church baptism, composition, the most beautiful scenery.

From the Tower there is a distance of time, you have to get off, go sit in the local travel bus in.

Streets are small shops on both sides, and small vendors in selling fake, I am unfortunately met with Italy police in catching small traders, and China.

Pisa is in fact a Pisa Cathedral Bell Tower of a block, but then the young physicist Galileo in the Tower on the famous experimental free fall, making the Tower's reputation has spread all over the world.

The current Tower is maintenance, visitors can ascend the tower.

Pisa also a celebrity is the Pinocchio, everywhere has sold about his souvenirs.

Florence

Out from Pisa to Florence and 1 hour by car.

Florence is an ancient city, the big bus stop outside, only to go in.

We first went to the monarch Plaza, the monarch Plaza is also known as open-air museums, 20 few sculpture, the most famous statue of David, of course, that is false, really in the Museum.

Cathedral of our Lady of flowers is the third largest church in the world, this is the Renaissance building of the first great, lasting for more than 200 years before completion.

Huge dome Interior dome display meters in cheerful gaggero sculpture of St. Petersburg and about 200 square metres of huge murals of the end of the trial. More than 100 church spire edge of baptism the Church has a Golden Gate, is said by people will eliminate all sins, heaven after death. But the door, just in time for Christmas, a meeting, have no chance!

Fourth day in Venice

Morning I found a few days before the change, are foretold, very hot and very cold today, and in the rain, but did not reduce our enthusiasm.

We at the Pier by boat to Venice, all the way to the top, while watching the scenery. Venice comprises 118 Islands and more than 400 different kinds of bridges composed of urban, the city has more than 170 cross size River. The entire city is like floating in the sea, however helpful the day or in our small boat gondola ride without a little rain.

In known as "Golden Cathedral" of the church door, St. Mark's square, there are many pigeons.

San Marco square (Piazza San Marco), the town square of Venice. Square to the East of San Marco church built in the 9th century, the splendid architecture from and were covered with the Interior by granite and crushing and magnetic mosaic murals. The right is a church built in 9 of the century Bell Tower, 100 m high. Clock on either side of the metal can be scheduled automatically sounded the Bell. On the square to find a coffee shop, drink a cup of coffee in the breakfast, buy a bag of food to feed the pigeons, very happy!

We take the gondola when the rain stopped, to avoid the rain we become, because it is not top of the gondola.

Sitting in a gondola, staggered across the water, and on the bridge, opposite to the ship's strangers greet, smile, feel is integration into the city.

The first five days of Milan

Go to Milan, all day rain, clothes, shoes were all wet.

But the weather is best suited to castle adventure, we came to the downtown, folter Bosco Castle, this medieval castle is set in Milan for several centuries, it is said that there are meters cheerful succession in a few days before his death was produced (lenda Venini Virgin saddened to Jesus) engraving. We try to look for some Castle unknown secret, unfortunately only met a lovely cats.

From the Castle, opposite the famous Monte that prey onema (Via Monte Napoleone) Street.

Both sides are well-known fashion brand stores, but due to time fast, take a stroll around, it is a pity in raining most of the time, we stayed in the roadside Cafe coffee, I go to Europe was up to something.

Across the street is round the Cathedral, called Italy Gothic architecture Supreme masterpiece, is not only the symbol of Milan, and is also the Centre of Milan.

The Dome Cathedral there are hundreds of minaret to day rising, stretch. After the 14th century, leaf started to the early 19th century by Napoleon to a positive finish. Unfortunately, when we go to the Church being repaired, you can't see it in its entirety. Cathedral edge is Vito Emmanuel II Arcade (Galleria Vittorio Emanuele Ⅱ), is also a magnificent shopping mall, the well-known brand all over the world are brought together in this fashion capital, is worthy!

Sixth day of Genoa-Principality of Monaco-nice

Genoa

Go to the Principality of Monaco on the road passing by the Genoa.

Genoa is a seaside city, close to the Eastern Mediterranean. We do not have to do in this city for a long stay, our car is only stopped at the beach next to the underwater world, Let's enjoy a seaside scenery, left in a hurry.

Genoa a celebrity and China too have relations, Columbus, we stay in the sea, also built a faux Columbus was sailing boat for visitors.

We took a short break in time, also go to the seaside of shop around a bit, I cannot help but be the shop attracted by the delicious cuisine, these are local seafood, many local people are buying, we certainly will not miss such a good opportunity!

Principality of Monaco

Principality of Monaco is the world's oldest independent and autonomy of the monarchy, country, although very small, but a pleasant climate, beautiful scenery; LAN

Color Bay, white sails, from high-altitude overlooking, red roof houses villas scattered in the depth of the sea of green plants; unique Eastern Mediterranean style of colorful buildings shining flickers, attractive for the tourism industry is very developed. One of the most famous is the Casino. There is a casino where, of course, there are rich and status of persons, the casino entrance stopped numerous expensive sports car, the casino also has advanced distributed around the hotel and shopping venues. I was losing on every bet, so looking at the door only helplessly! this casino is located at the seaside, the fascinating scenery. If you win money, see of course pleased! lost don't know can't jump anymore?

Nice

From Italy's Genoa and then went to France in the territory of the flag is the highway a inconspicuous signs.

When arriving in Nice has been in the evening, in addition to see KFC also open most of the shops are closed (European stores usually 7 o'clock is off), urban areas, a pedestrian street is maintenance, the church door of the square there are the handful of people.

Although living hotel is not far away from the beach, but because we're the next morning to go, so gave up the idea.

The seventh day in Nice-Cannes-Lyon

Nice

The next day got up early, in the nice beach, the famous British people walk the streets for a walk.

The air is fresh in the morning, many people have begun in the British Street, have run, in ice skating, and in the dog. Street beside the bread shop has spread out the smell of bread and coffee. Hurried round, we left the beautiful seashore city going to Cannes.

Cannes

Cannes for the month of may each year at the International Film Festival (Ie Festival international du Film) and famous in the world.

The Cannes first thing is to look at the Cannes Film City. Cannes Film City is located by the sea, is a bit disappointing, yellow a dwarf buildings, special features, there may be only surfaced with red carpet, stars comes when he gives off light.

Cannes Beach also has an avenue of stars, lots of stars of fingerprints and footprints, but unfortunately I didn't find my familiar.

Lyon

Go to Lyon, because the road to Paris is really far away, can only be halfway in Lyon resident one night.

To Lyon, when days are all black, camera shoot photos too confused, fortunately, I have the camera can record everything. Dinner is eaten in Lyon old city, in the dark at the traffic lights can be seen the face of the city. New city on the East coast of the Rhone is the new district of Lyon, the industrialization of high-rise buildings, neat Street planning, modern atmosphere. "Peninsula area (the Presquile)" is located in the Saone and Rhone between Lyon City Centre, commercial, cultural and political gatherings, magnificent aristocratic architecture and Paris are very similar; the old town (Vieus Lyon) is located in the West Bank of the River SAONE, is the old city of Lyon, the old mansion, vertical lattice window, hanging gardens, observation towers, spiral staircase, a small path jacking, every detail, reveals the fascinating Renaissance style.

The eighth day Lyon-Paris

From Lyon to Paris and spent five or six hours, lunch, as usual in the convenience store next to the motorway.

In Europe these days, we often next to the motorway convenience store coffee, and sometimes their own lunch, mostly sausage, chicken, vegetables, rice, but also not very tasty, rice taste good.

The first stop in Paris is where the Palace of Versailles.

Versailles (Versailles) is located 20 km west of Paris, built by Louis XIV, as is famous for its unique architectural complex. Palace Grand spectacular appearance, internal furnishings and decoration is also rich in charm. 500 Hall of the small Hall of the magnificent, very luxurious. Wall mounted by the multicolored marble, or use the Brocade paperhanging. Historic, hanging various giant chandelier, Chiung-jade leaf, glittering bright. The main Palace of wall and ceiling is painted murals and Zenith, subject matter largely mythical stories and King. Which mirror Hall is the most famous,

The Palace West is a style unique to the French-style gardens, beautiful scenery, which axis up to three kilometres, roads and paths are straight, and flowers, pool, fountain, composed of geometric patterns, colonnade is called "Happy Valley's Garden".

This is not the same as the Chinese Palace is two styles, but personally I think he's back garden always without China's beautiful.

From Versailles palace, we went back to Paris, to taste authentic meal of France.

As a result of eating large meals are at your own expense, so we even the only Regiment 8 individuals. Unfortunately, specific cuisine a bit wrong, just remember that Goose liver sauce, steak, seafood plate, dessert or anything, really, and domestic taste not the same.

After eating we went to see Moulin Rouge's yanwu, without any pornographic content of song and dance, is excellent, the actors all are very beautiful.

Often foreigners to see such a performance would wear formal attire, such as a suit and dress or something, now in order to attract tourists, already relaxed dress code, but I can see many people dressed formally, makes us feel a little pales.

The nine days in Paris

The Eiffel Tower in Paris, the Eiffel Tower in must-see (LaTourEiffel) was built in 1889, to Paris and the whole France's most representative and symbolic buildings.

Full-Tower three hundred and seven meters, the Tower has three floors, a second floor restaurant, coffee house, 3rd floor, is a splendid terrace, in the sunny days, you can look out over 70 kilometres away from the Paris suburbs (HedeFrance) region. We line up on the Tower tookNearly 40 minutes in the tower for 5 minutes, too many people. Into the Tower of time through the security check, foreign security also used the words "open bag Shanghai check", "thank you", is so interesting.

The second stop of course is the Louvre — one of the world's three major museums, the art collection of the kind of rich, high grade is world class.

One of the most important town Palace Sambo is known around the world: the Venus de Milo, da Vinci's Mona Lisa "and" Zamora tarres goddess of victory. Other famous works include: the Diana out bath figure "," clown actors "," the coronation of Napoleon I, "" freedom God guided people "," series of the flowers girl ", etc. It is said that take a good look at the collections need to be more than 3 months. I don't have much time, you can only follow guided tours. Most places in the Museum can take pictures and video, so we went to see only their own.

The Louvre is the same as worthy of Suzhou's pride, is it out of the construction pyramid, Ieoh Ming Pei's work, I seem to remember the United States in New York Metropolitan Museum also his work.

From the Louvre, Concorde, we passed along the Champs, walked to the Arc de Triomphe.

Large-Arc de Triomphe is to commemorate the glorious armies of France and the victory, it is located on the Charles de Gaulle Plaza Central, was built in 1836, is an ancient symbol of Paris.

It had only one arch, high 50 m, width 45 m long and 22 m. On one side of each door has a picture of huge relief, content taken from 1792-1815 war of France. Especially for the lower-right side of the Champs Elysees Avenue side of the Marseillaise "Emboss is, above depicts 1792 volunteer expedition. Arches above the walls of the relief is celebrating the victory of Napoleon. At the top, shield-shaped decorations carved the name of each battle. Single color and exquisite Emboss a solemn, austere feel. Enter the Arc de Triomphe is from road wear past, only two people died through the Arc de Triomphe, one of Napoleon, who was Hugo.

Visit the finish after Arc de Triomphe, in Paris, our free shopping.

Paris at this time is the start of autumn, maple, and red are the leaves on the road. To be able to stroll in the Champs Elysees, drink coffee, is very satisfied! I certainly will not miss shopping good opportunity for Lafayette shopping center, CD, ZARA, store an attached to a home, but felt that he did not bring enough money.

Evening course cannot miss the boat on the Seine.

The Seine is one of France's largest rivers, its like a yudai, quietly through the Paris urban area, approximately 20 km. Take the boat to appreciate the Strait of the Seine, you can see the many sights, such as the Louvre, the Grand Palace and the Royal Palace, Orsay Museum, Jr., Notre Dame, the Eiffel Tower, the National Assembly, summer about Palace, etc. At eight in the evening, the Eiffel Tower starting lights, light shines, the reflection in the River, a beautiful landscape, as we say goodbye with the best of Paris.

The first ten days in Paris-Shanghai

Finally to come back.

In this ten-day is full of excitement, curiosity and laments, forgot the weary journey, of course, also left a lot of regret, but I believe as I wish the scum in Rome by desire: I will return to Rome, to return to Europe.

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