Busy day today. Had 9:00 AM reservations for Notre Dame, so we had some smoked salmon and croissants for breakfast and hit the road. Got to Notre Dame with plenty of time to spare. So we walked around for a bit and checked out the construction still being done. The Chapel reopened after the fire 6 years ago earlier this year, but the bell towers still are under repair. Once our time came we walked right in and walked around. The kids were mostly well behaved. We bought a stupid golden commemorative coin. Not my idea.
From there, at 9:45, I got a beer, Lindsey got an espresso, the kids got a chocolate croissant, and we shared a French onion soup, at the same place I fell in love with French onion soup 10 years ago. We bought some tourist crap and went to the Mémorial des Martyrs de la Déportation. That all ate up enough time before our 12:10 appointment at the Arc de Triumphe. The Eiffel Tower is NOT the best view of Paris. Why? Because you can’t see the Eiffel Tower. The Atc de Triumphe does not have that same problem and IS the best view in Paris. From there, we grabbed some ice cream and went to the Lourve. Long lines, but once you’re in the lessor visited halls, the crowds are much more manageable. Saw the Mona Lisa, Vinus De Milo, and other notable works of art. Spent about 3 and a half hours there. From there to dinner (where I think I ate some bad Tuna Tartare) and back to the apartment.
We were planning on heading out again for the 11:00 PM Eiffel Tower sparkling, but…well…as I said before…bad Tuna Tartare. So, drank the wine and ate the cheese here. On our way early in the morning to London and Edinburgh. Good night.
A real mummy
