We made it! After an all night flight (actually only 7 1/2 hours) when neither of us slept much due to someone’s very unhappy baby, we had no problems finding our way to the train, then the Metro into Paris. After walking a few blocks dragging our suitcases, we located our hotel in a lovely neighborhood…right next door to a sex shop.
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| The hotel is actually very nice |
We grabbed a quick nap, then ventured out to find a little cafe where we enjoyed a couple of Elephant beers and frites, then went to explore.
Seeing Norte Dane was very sad! Covered in scaffolding, missing windows, blackened towers, what a tragedy has befallen the beautiful cathedral.
But San Chappell did not disappoint, the sunlight thorough the stained glass was glorious!
Also, as a plaque reader traveling with a non-plaque
reader, I was delighted to discover the
“Portable Plaque”!
We also found St Jacques Tower, the spot where French pilgrims came to be blessed before starting their pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela. The church is gone now, but the tower remains. It was tempting, but we decided it would not be wise to change plans and start our journey here. Our feet recommended we keep our train reservations to Bayonne and St Jean de Pied a Porte!
We were exhausted, so after a delicious dinner in a small nearby cafe, we went to our room. We kept nodding off, and by nine o clock gave up the battle and officially went to bed. And believe it or not, woke up twelve hours later, 10 am Paris time. Did I say we were tired?
Had coffee and pastries for breakfast (the bread is stupid good!) and then off to see the highlights.
We took the Metro and walked, just taking in the sights and sounds of Paris. We were surprised at the lack of car traffic. We walked past some swanky shops, unfortunately we purchased nothing, Dick tried but says he couldn’t find anything good enough for me. Sigh. Sometimes it’s difficult being a princess.
We especially enjoyed the cafes and the food! We need to get walking soon, the bread and pastries of Paris are very enticing - and caloric!
Thanks for sharing your travels with us! Your quips do not disappoint! Happy traveling, Cuz!🥰
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing your journey! Paris and it's sights and sounds and FOOD sound wonderful!
ReplyDeleteNor Anonymous, but from Sue and Bob!
DeleteLooks grand, and the temptations, both visual and gastronomic, are entirely understandable. I don't think you'll have any trouble walking off those treats 😉. Just consider it fueling up!
ReplyDeleteso cool Nancy! ty for sharing!
ReplyDeleteSo fun Nancy! We are following you and sending good feet wishes !! Keep those posts coming.
ReplyDeleteBy the way, I should have signed...Tammy Varvatos. I am learning too.
DeleteYou look well rested and fed and happy, just like a bundle of joy. The sights and food look wonderful and the weather looks great for a hike! Linda and Rick
ReplyDeleteProbably not a lot of XL TALL things for Dick! Oh what memories this brings of Paris and the GRCHS French kids many, many years ago. Do you have hot cocoa for breakfast along with the croissants too? Glad you rested. Love the posts.
ReplyDeleteI love Paris in the springtime 🎶 I love Paris in the fall 🎶 I love seeing you in Paris most of all 🎶. So many memories of Paris for me, and now for you, too!
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