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Location Date Sat, 06 September 2014
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We were up at 6.15am and on our way at 7am.
We walked the wonderful quiet streets to Notre Dame.
Arrived just after 8am.
There was no one at all in the square and we walked straight in.
Barely a dozen people inside, apart from the service up near the front.
We wandered quietly around, just in awe of it all.
It is simply Amazing.
Then wandered the gardens and walked down the whole island.
Crossed Pont Neuf.
And walked towards the Louvre.
A hop on hop off bus stopped and we climbed on.
Onwards up the Champs Élysées to the Arc de Triumphe. We walked through the tunnel under the crazy roundabout and headed for the ticket booth.
Oh... Turns out you only go here if you have tickets already.
(Shades of my bus tour thinking there.)
Back down the tunnel.
Bought tickets.
Then decided to eat first.
A nice cafe in the Champs Élysées for pizza and lasagne.
Then the climb up the Arc De Triumphe.
( I liked the lift better.)
Great view but a little hazy.
Could make out the Eiffel Tower in the mist.
Back on the bus to the Eiffel Tower.
Looked at the view from the Trocodaro.
And then walked to the tower.
Hmmm.... Nutella crepes.
Hi Brooke and Meagan.
OMG. Could live on those.
That was the straw that broke the camel's back, I think.
(Cast you mind back on what I've eaten this past 24 hours.)
So we are on the lawn looking back up the Eiffel Tower.
Old 'steady on her feet' is fast asleep beside me on the lawn.
She's having a short 'power nap' so we can go again.
Not bad lying here looking up at the Eiffel Tower.
Just have to repeat that.
Not bad lying here on the lawn looking up at the Eiffel Tower.
Magic!
Watched the hawkers grab their bundles and run from police on push bikes. I think the police were just playing with them.
Wandered around and gazed up a lot. Then left the maddening crowd and caught the metro back to the hotel.
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Andrew Browning Oh Carolyn !I’ve heard of being noticed before, but………a face plant in Paris……..I hope you are not hurt (besides your ego) .Haha love your remedy, a glass of merlot drunk quickly…yep, will fix anything ! The weather looks nice and you have seen a lot in just a few hours on your first day - well done you two. I felt for Emily though, not really a burger – but hey, adds to the story and you’re in Paris !. You both look great, big smiles, easy to see you are having FUN. Good idea getting up early to miss the crowds, I love Notre Dame and you were so lucky - no one there, what a wonderful way to really soak it in……..brilliant ! Did you notice all the padlocks on Pont Neuf ? Shimmers like gold.Isn’t the Hop on Hope off bus a great way to travel, they just seem to appear and you climb on take your seat and enjoy the ride while resting your feet. Nutella crepes, I can smell them from here…….have one for me.Laying down gazing up at the Eiffel Tower…………….FANTATIC!!!! It’s like a dream you’ve had……..and you are doing it ….. Hey love Emilys Idea to nap (I’ve done that, but with the help of a merlot or two haha) Photos are good, especially loved the one of your view of the Eiffel Tower....including your feet…..that’s not an easy shot to get haha You are off to a great start, keep it going and keep having fun. PARIS..PARIS..PARIS..PARIS..PARIS..PARIS..PARIS..PARIS…PARIS..PARIS AndrewXx. .
Mum Love this shot, great cardi!
Sue Well as usual I am behind in reading this Blog.....I say to myself get with the program Sue this will be you soon.......see now I am grinning!Love your blog Carolyn, you write so beautifully I am there with you and of course this time also Emily. Well Carolyn you have hit the streets of Paris...literally..not laughing! Enjoy...Enjoy......xoxoxo
Luisa Good move with the early start.......you just about discovered Paris while it was still sleeping. Imagine the place all to yourselves......must be pretty comfy grass there !! Accomodation looks functional and clean good choice. love reading your blog.....feel like i am there with you!!! probably would have laughed with your fall too once i knew you were okay.......falling over yourself with the excitement.....that's hilarious....pace yourself Carolyn :)just brilliant you are both there together.....double the fun and memories :)Enjoy!!!!