So, after spending a few days in Germany, I caught a plane to Paris so that I could spend the weekend with an old friend and see that city for the first time.    I arrived Friday afternoon and we managed to get in a quick visit to the Arc du Triomphe (climbed all 284 steps!), Montmartre and the Musee du Louvre.  Wandering the streets and just taking it in.  I actually didn’t even bring a camera with me the first night.  I just wanted to absorb it all.  The architecture and history of the city is incredible.   If you wanted to really appreciate it all you would need to spends weeks there.

Saturday was another day full of monuments and museums.  I did take my camera this time.  Saw so much that day, but also managed to find a quiet cafe off the main streets for a fantastic lunch and made time to take in the view of the city from the top of the Centre Pompidou.

I very much owe my friend, Marie, and her family a debt of gratitude.  Not only did I have a great time seeing Paris, but I was welcomed into a wonderful home and got to enjoy meeting her family as well.

Merci beaucoup!

Sacre Coeur

Musee du Louvre

Paris Alley

Subway Posters

Notre Dame

Notre Dame

Love Locks

Tour Eiffel Center

Tour Eiffel

Tour Eiffel Detail

Paris Rooftops

And finally, my friend and gracious host…

Marie

The adventures of LoC aren’t over yet. In two weeks, I head to Cancun for sand, sun and, what will no doubt be, a beautiful wedding!

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