Today I journeyed up the stairs of la Tour Eiffel, because I was NOT about to wait in line. The view was magnificent: mostly clear with good cloud cover and a haze over the city. It was VERY cold on the 1er and 2em etage. I couldn't get to the top having come up the stairs, but it was still a very good view. I continue to be amazed by the merchants that lay out their small blankets covered with petite Tour Eiffels and various barking dogs and chimney diving Santa Clauses. Right when I arrived the bike police cruised through and sent them all scattering. Of course this lasted until about 5 minutes after the police left and the merchants were back like moths to lights. ... read more
Welcome to Paris! My first trip out of the US, alone, to a country where I barely understand the language. Three years of 1st year french allows me to at least express that I have no idea what you're saying. So enjoy the debacle that is me trying to get by over here, and at least enjoy the photos.... read more