For my 21st birthday, my partner Alex and I decided to do something a little extra special to mark a special age- because 21 is special right? So, we came up with the idea to go to Paris! As we were both still at university (and poor) we decided to make a day of it rather than a prolonged period of time. My birthday being November 4th, and this being during term we decided to go in December. For my actual birthday, Alex's parents and my family all went out for a meal. I also had a meal with all my university friends and I honestly couldn't have asked for a more wonderful birthday BUT it was even more exciting knowing that I was going to Paris! Soon enough December 16th rolled around and so did the 4:30am alarm set for that day (I know, the things we do). We caught the 5:42am train to St Pancreas international where we then transferred to the Eurostar. Goodbye, miserable weather of England and hello beautiful blue skies of France. The weather could not have timed itself any better if it tried. For a mid December day it was beautiful and the sky remained blue all day. We stopped off at a little patisserie for a classic French breakfast of croissants because what else would you possibly want in Paris.
