Paris

Bonjour!
It is our second day in Paris and it is fantastic! Our first day in paris was a very tired day..... we were quite jetlagged and a little tired and irratable. We seen the eiffel tower and wandered around the streets surrounding us. And we topped it off with a trip to the supermarket for 5 euro chardonnay (amazing) and goat cheese, meat, fresh baked bread , and best of all...... this savoury macaroon, a basil and oregano combo, Mmmmmmmmm.

By the way, typing here on there computer is very difficult as it is a completly different keyboard then back home :)

So today, we began the day with breakie at our hotel of croissant, baguette with ham and emmetal, chocolate croissant, yogurt, and copious amounts of coffee!!!!!

Then, we started out on Pont D'iena across the Seine river to Palais de Chaillot then to the Citè de L'architecture. There was a beautiful view of the eiffel tower and beautiful fountains! Next we walked up Avenue Kleber to the Arc de Triomphe Etiole. It was a gigantic round about with a gigantic white arch with the most amazing detailed architecture.

Next we walked down the Avenue des Champs Elysees!! There were so many trendy shops along the way including a BANK!!!!!!! We were finally able to get money out! Along the Champs Elysees we stopped at the Maison de Auctione which was a stunning gold palace!!!! Next, we made our way to the Place de la Concorde to see the Obelisque!!! The egyptian detail was beautiful.

Then we went on the hunt for a toillete!!!! Harder than it sounds....... but we did finally in some park which some woman allowed us free of charge:) Not for the men though I noticed.....

Next we took the metro (which we have down pact now!!!!) to an area near the Sacré Coeur Cathedral. After some slushies we wandered around a few wrong streets, then asked some locals who in turn told us it was too far (but it wasnt) then we climbed about a million steps to finally reach the breath taking Catherdral. Inside was stunning....so many amazing glass murals and paitings and it just gave you shivers being in there.

The view from the hilltop was fantastic...you could see all of Paris. Next we ventured to the area of Montmarrte which was I think our favourite place so far. The streets were tiny and crammed with little shops and brassiers and pattissiers overgrown with vines. All the shops were filled with locals and tourists sipping wine and smoking. We ventured through the artists street where we seen the most amazing portraits that honestly looked like photographs!!!! We ate dinner in a little restaurant... penne pasta with fromage!!!

On our way back to the metro we came across this boulavard that was completly filled with sex shops and show theatres......kinda funny!!!

We then took the metro to home, bought some more cheap wine and are writing the blog!!! We are going to see the Louvre tomorrow and a bunch more places.....but first...a good nights sleep:)