We've ended the second day in Paris really satisfied but with sore feet - even though we boarded a bus tour that travels past most of the main tourist spots, there was still quite a bit of walking needed to get around. However, we're happy that we've been able to see as much as possible before we have to leave for Venice. Unfortunately, there were more camera problems (battery not charging properly again) but we managed to find a disposable camera so some of the pictures won't be available until we get back and have a chance to develop them.
The day started with a walk through the Notre Dame - this looks impressive from a distance but was absolutely amazing when we got the chance to explore it inside (the scale of it is incredible - no wonder it took 200 years to build). I don't think the photos will do it justice but we clicked away like mad anyway.
When we were on the river cruise the night before, Barb spotted the place she thought was the picture that she used to make the art in the lounge. As it was close to Notre Dame, we decided to check it out and - sure enough, there it was - the pont du Bourbon (aptly named it seems).
Back on the bus, the traffic in Paris probably rates as a tourist attraction itself - unfortunately we only got a few photos but it's like nothing we've ever seen before. I'm not sure how there aren't more accidents, but somehow it seems to work.
After grabbing some lunch we climbed to the top of the Arc De Triomphe for a magnificent view of Paris and then back on board the bus to get to the Louvre. Even though we spent over five hours there, we only got to see one and a half wings - everyone told us that we wouldn't be able to see much because of the size but it really is incredible when you experience it for yourself - absolutely astounding. The other amazing thing is that you can get so close to the pieces -sculptures from ancient Rome that you can get as close to as you like (so long as you don't actually touch them).
Back on the bus, the traffic in Paris probably rates as a tourist attraction itself - unfortunately we only got a few photos but it's like nothing we've ever seen before. I'm not sure how there aren't more accidents, but somehow it seems to work.
After grabbing some lunch we climbed to the top of the Arc De Triomphe for a magnificent view of Paris and then back on board the bus to get to the Louvre. Even though we spent over five hours there, we only got to see one and a half wings - everyone told us that we wouldn't be able to see much because of the size but it really is incredible when you experience it for yourself - absolutely astounding. The other amazing thing is that you can get so close to the pieces -sculptures from ancient Rome that you can get as close to as you like (so long as you don't actually touch them).
Finally, we had dinner at a cafe on the garden walk that runs between the Louvre and Concorde square. As with most of the French people we've met, the waiter was really friendly and looked after us well. We'll tell you the stories of the other, less polite people we met when we get back.
Anyway, we're off to have breakfast at the Eiffel Tower and to Venice today so we'll have to leave what we haven't had the chance to see yet until the next trip.
Au Revoir!
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