Wrapping up in old Pair-ree Today was my last day in Paris, so I wanted to experience as much as possible. Here's the quick rundown of a long and busy day. Walked to the Louvre and said a quick thank you to Rick Steve's guide book for pointing out the side doors and helping me avoid a line that was almost a mile long and cold! Any of you who have ever visited the Louvre know that you could spend a week there and not see it all, so I chose the first ...

Walkin', Walkin', Walkin' Two words. Pain Chocolat! What's a better way to start your day than with a chocolate croissant? I walked to Notre Dame this morning and toured the inside. The stained glass, sculptures, chandeliers and general sense was wonderful. Part of it felt like home, though if there were people wandering around, talking and staring, I'm not sure I'd be able to concentrate on the Mass at all! I lit a candle there and enjoyed the moment. On ...

Fashon Week in Paris- Getting to Paris was half the fun today. I bought a first class ticket today (2nd was sold out) and arrived in style just before 5pm in Paris. After checking with several hotels that were full I discovered it is Fashion Week here in Paris, so it took some walking and help from a kind hotel receptionist to find me somewhere to stay that was safe, but didn't break the budget. Hotel De La Pointe Rivoli for 69 euro and five floors of stair...