The Lights And The Wheel
The Paris Wheel and it’s 50,000 lights
This 195-foot wheel stands over the Place de la Concorde and was built in 2000 for the millenium celebrations. It should have been removed in January of 2002 for reasons that it was erected illegally in the city centre. But the owners fought for it’s existence and stood firm in their claim of pride and status as it became one of Paris’ tourist attractions. Indeed it was and until now it continues to draw people from around the world to see this beautifully lighted wheel.
Personally, I forgot about Eiffel Tower (for a while) when I saw the Paris Wheel. Awesome!
Category: Digicam Shots, Photo Ramblings Tags: Canon G7, Europe, Paris, Paris Wheel, Travel
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Marlene graduated from the University of Mindanao with a Degree of Bachelor of Secondary Education. She worked as a teacher for five years and two years as a Head Teacher in Davao City, Philippines. She presently resides in Sweden with her hubby and she works as a Mother Language (Filipino) Teacher.
That looks like a fun ride!
Happy New Year dear!
I hope 2009 brings you and your family much luck and joy. *hugs*
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wow!! and i thought for a moment that it was the Big Ben! splendid beauty, indeed! happy new year, Marl!
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That’s gorgeous! It’s hard to tell how big it is. I bet that is a stunning sight!
Happy new year!
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Wow! Haven´t been visiting Paris for a while – seems like I missed something!
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Mhy,
Tourist attraction pala dyan ang Ferris Wheel. Mahal ang bayad dyan fren pag dinal sa mga peryahan dito. lol!
Happy New Year, fren!
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It’s beautiful, and makes me realize that it’s been much too long since I’ve been to Paris.
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The Paris Wheel! Love the play on words!
This is my first time to participate in quite some time. Please stop by if you get a chance! Happy New Year all!
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It’s like a winter wonderland Ferris wheel…I never thought that one of these could look so peaceful.
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it looks like something carved out of ice. happy 2009!
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Wow what a beautiful site and neat back story! I hope you have a good New Year!
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definitely awesome! It has always been featured in the Dr. Who show and it’s so attractive. Anyway, Happy New Year sis! {btw, the listing for the necklace has expired so u won’t see it in my shop anymore . Just let me know when you need it and I’ll just send u the invoice for it- now worries
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Hi,
Nice blog…
Happy new year,
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Happy New Year Marlene!
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Are you in Paris???????????????? AWESOME!and that wheel looks so gorgeous!
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Marlene replied on January 4th, 2009:
Farah, just a short trip and spent the New Year there. Now we’re back.
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Wow ang ganda ha. At tamang tama ang name sa Ferris Wheel na yan, Paris Wheel. Hindi pa ako nakakasakay sa Ferris Wheel na ganyan kataas. Baka maiyak ako sa lula.
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Marlene replied on January 6th, 2009:
Amor, nakakalula nga ang taas nito at ako pa na may phobia sa heights kaya hanggang tingin lang ako, hehee. Pero di naman mabilis ang takbo nito, unlike sa ordinary ferris wheel.
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