Just stop! i cant take it. It is insane how many awesome sights are in this one city! She must make other cities feel inadequate. Just when I think I’ve been blown away, there is yet another cool area of the city. We were walking along the seine tonight and we decided to head home. On our way to the metro, we walked through an unassuming archway which lead to a bit of a tunnel, which came out in the courtyard of the Louvre. The buildings were incredible. How can one city have so much?

Today we went to an antique flea market. Then back to saint Germaine area for a fantastic lunch at Chez Fernand.

The food was amazing.
Duck

Boeuf bourginion

I had the steak with au gratin potatoes.

Best meal hands down so far!
Then we walked to the Luxembourg gardens. And hung out in the shade people watching for about2 hours. It was awesome!

Then we ended up walking the seine.
Great day!

I almost forgot to post about the basilica! We went for a walk last night near our apt. Which happens to be walking distance to the Sacre Coeur. It was awesome. The adorable streets surrounding it were just as lovely. Bustling with Cafes and shops. The steps of the Sacre Coeur were packed with people drinking wine, musicians playing guitar and singing and street vendors selling there wares while keeping a weary eye out for the police. With a pull of a string the cloth their items were displayed on cinched up and they ran off as soon as the police drove up. It was pretty ingenious! It was a gorgeous night and a gorgeous view!

We got a late start to the day… Slept in till 10am! We must have needed it. Had some coffee on our balcony and lazily watched the Cafes and shops open. Oh and we had the most amazing croissants this morning. The bakery on our street is unbelievable!

We made our way to the Eiffel Tower. It was awesome!

The lines were horrendous to go up into the tower, so we admired it from the ground and went on a boat tour on the Seine instead.

We went to a great area called St. Germaine. Of coarse everywhere is awesome here. We came upon this fountain and old church. It’s just amazing what is down alleys and around corners here. We were saying that this fountain would be Pittsburgh’s claim to fame, but here, it’s one fountain and church of many! We are headed back to this area tomorrow night for dinner. The restraunts looked amazing!

Another gorgeous day in Paris!

We are speechless! Monmarte is awesome. A bustling little neighborhood filled with sidewalk Cafe’s and small shops. Just outside our buildings front door is a cheese shop and a fruit stand. We are exhausted from our first day and flight so George and Karen are down buying some cheese fruit and wine and whatever else they find to have a relaxing evening in. Our apt. Is perfect! It exceeds my expectations. I’ll have to post a link to its website. Well I’m signing off, going to drink in this sunset!
A bientot!
Oh and yes that is the Eiffel Tower way off in the distance of the one photo!! Pinch me!!

This bridge is so cool. You attach a lock to it with your true love. Then your love will last forever!

Landed, took the train to Paris , dropped off our bags and we are at Notre Dame!