Sorry for not posting yesterday, it was a busy and long day for me and by the time I got a chance to post, it was already 2am. So, I'm writing this as I eat breakfast as today will probably be very similar to yesterday as far as time goes.
Yesterday morning went the same way the rest of my mornings have gone since coming here; breakfast at the hotel, quick shower and then out the door. This time, however, rather than navigate the metro I decided to walk everywhere. On my list; Sorbonne, Notre Dame, St. Severin, Hotel De Ville, Tour St. Jacques, St. Germain L'Auxerrois, Arc De Triomphe, the Obelisque and the Louvre.
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Charlemagne statue @ Notre Dame
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Side view and square of the Sorbonne
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| Notre Dame |
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| Tour St. Jacques |
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| The Louvre |
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Yes, I do ask random people to take pictures
(Notre Dame)
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| Arc de Triomphe |
Not many interesting stories to tell from my sight seeing adventures so I'll just post the long awaited pictures....
After sight seeing it was back to the hotel, quick rest since my legs were killing me and then a very interesting dinner.
Dinner....what to say about dinner? The restaurant, Le Petit Pontoise, is a little place in St. Germain, that is family owned/run and has the most wonderful food and staff. We were greeted in what I call European fashion (slight hugs and cheek kisses), and made to feel right at home. The food was absolutely amazing; scallops with green beans and zucchini, tiramisu for dessert. Seriously, it was sooo good! If any of you decide to visit Paris you HAVE to go there.
Mark's company was great. The conversation flowed easily and I was amazed to hear all about his travels, he'd be a really great tour guide. After dinner Mark offered to take me on a little tour of St. Germain; St. Germain Des Pres, the cafe where Sartre and Beavouir would spend time writing, and a few other lesser known spots. It was wonderful and I guess (or maybe I'm hoping) that the after dinner walk helped to burn off that wonderful meal!
Today I've decided to spend the day at some of the Museums; Rodin, Orsay, etc. and do a little more walking :)
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