Well this was another great day in Paris, although we had a few little problems.
First we started out in the market, which was awesome:
Then we walked along the Seine River and stumbled upon the original Statue of Liberty!
Sadly, here I discovered I had left my Compact Flash card back at the hotel, and we were across town from the hotel! But I’m glad I had my iPhone!
We then headed to our tour of the top of the Eiffel Tower! We had JUST ENOUGH time that I thought I could make it back to the hotel and get my flash card for the camera for the incredible shots we would have from the top. Gary was going to wait by the Tower for me, because he was fighting off (another) horrible headache. As I rushed to go, because of the uneven streets, I went FLYING (in slow motion I might add), scratching up my elbow very badly (even through my coat), my knee, and my hands! I was SOOOO sad, but rushed back to the hotel and got my card.
We were so happy we booked online, because we went right to the front of a VERY LONG line!
Then to a wonderful little cafe for lunch, and off to the Champs Elysées to go up and down the wonderful shopping areas. Find of the day is what people describe as: If you’ve spent even a small amount of time in Paris, you know that the macaron is ubiquitous. And in a city of fastidious eaters, it’s significant that a single dessert has managed to win the hearts and minds of so many.Laduree macrons: WOW!
At first we were asking ourselves: WHY are we waiting for 40 minutes in this line for these little cookies that don’t even look that amazing? Well, Paris IS famous for them, so we determined to wait for the fun of it and get some to take home. INSTEAD, we devoured ALL of them on the street in FRONT of the store! ha! They were AMAZING!!!! Maybe I’ll go back today and try to get some triple-wrapped so I don’t eat them all! It is said this should be on a list of 100 things to do before you die: eat an authentic Laduree macron! How can something so petit pack so much PUNCH in a few bites?! Only in Paris!
We then stumbled upon a movie theater and went to see Facebook together. Having met Mark Zuckerberg personally, I had a little bit of a hard time identifying with the impertinent brash personality portrayed in the movie, but then again, he IS brilliant, and maybe several years ago he may have come off that way. Now he is an amazing and pretty humble guy to meet.
We then trucked back across town towards the Eiffel Tower and stopped for a charming late night salad with the rest of the Parisians (everyone seems to eat late here!).
Magnifique!
when I read this it brought tears to my eyes ..you are living my drean ,and to hear you describe it was so wonderful..I am blessed to know you and to be able to share in your remarkable trip.. I loved it!!!