Paris Day 2

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I'm not sure we are going to be able to maintain this pace!! The leisurely trip on the barge is starting to look VERY attractive. We walked around 12km today and saw a fair bit of Paris.

We started with the Bastille markets which have a mixture of fresh produce and clothing stalls. We restocked our cheese supply and sampled the pastries.

Next was La Place des Vosges, described by our good friend Suzette as "the most lovely square in the world" and she was right. The surrounding townhouses were architectural works of art and the trees in the park had the first hint of colour change as autumn approaches.

Then it was on the metro across to the Arc de Triomphe. After being accosted by clowns as we emerged from the metro, we started the long climb up the spiral staircase to the viewing platform at the top of the arc. Well worth the climb!! Stunning views right across Paris in every direction. Many happy snaps ensued despite the occasional drizzly conditions.

Back at ground level we strolled down the Champs Elysees all the way to the Louvre. Although Jenny had been running out of walking steam, she sprang to life as we passed through the Jardin des Tulieries and was off like a startled gazelle zigzagging across the gardens taking it all in. If you are on facebook, she has probably already inundated you with pictures of flowerbeds and rows of stately trees.

We didn't go into the Louvre but took the obligatory pictures outside. Caught the metro back to our digs and set to swapping pictures over more cheese and red wine (is there a pattern starting to emerge??)

M&K had another dinner to go to tonight so Jen and I walked a short distance and had a very pleasant meal outside as the night was so balmy.

Blog written. Photos attached. Time for bed and another big day tomorrow. Have heard today from Jonathan and Maureen, who fly in from London tomorrow afternoon. Will probably catch up later tomorrow. Will also try and make contact with Vicki, who we believe is now in Paris.

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Photos

Clowns to the left of me, jokers to the right....
Jen, me and a friend at the Arc de Triomphe

This one's for Josh
Mine's the red one!!

Mandatory Louvre photo
Quick, get the photo taken before you get pickpocketed!!

The things you see in Paris
After some conjecture, we all agreed this man was returning to his barge on the Seine, having just finished walking his PIG!!

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The things you see in Paris
Is that a pig entering Noah's arc on the Seine?