Perhaps you have shared my dream of bringing in the New Year in Paris - the City of Lights. Of course, for Parisians, this dream is easier to realize - but the truth is, ringing in the New Year with friends is not entirely simple when it comes to logistics.
All I can say, if you plan on coming to Paris for New Years Eve - be sure to bring your walking shoes or book your driver well in advance.
This year, it was reported that 350,000 were milling around the Champs Elysees - but for some reason the annual Eiffel Tower fireworks didn't go off as planned. The Metro was supposed to be open somewhat later than normal for the revelers but at 2:30 am, certain Metro stops had already shut their gates.
So, what do you do at 3 am on a cold winter's night when your date is wearing high heels and your hotel is a mere 5 kilometers?
Be sure to know your date's shoe size in advance - and bring along a pair of jogging shoes and a warm pair of gloves.
Happy New Year from Paris!
PS. This is Parisgirl's last post. Yes, Mike I have begun the novel.
