Paris Day 2

Last night everyone had a great night's sleep which was definitely needed by everyone. Katie slept for about 13 hours! The day was chilly and windy but sunny so we decided to make it an outdoor day. We walked by Notre Dame to the Louvre, enjoyed a baguette, and walked around the Jardin des Tuileries. We passed by a carousel and trampoline park which Katie enjoyed (we're saving the pony ride for later).

Then we walked up the Champs Elysee, had lunch, and gawked at all the upscale stores. The Champs Elysee has huge sidewalks that make it great for people watching and window shopping. We made it to the Arc de Triumphe and Katie and Nancy went to the top. I volunteered to stay behind in the warm underground lobby.

Then we walked down the Avenue de Franklin Roosevelt, crossed the river, and enjoyed a nice stroll back to our apartment with Paris lit up in the evening. Katie was asleep for most of the walk home. BTW, the German Embassy is on Avenue Franklin Roosevelt and near Avenue de General Eisenhower. The Germans must hate that as much as the French enjoyed doing it to them.

Tonight we're going out for dinner and then hopefully getting another good night's sleep. Our plan for tomorrow depends on the weather. If it's raining, we'll go to a museum (probably either Musee D'orsay or the Louvre). If it's sunny, we may go to the Jardin Luxembourg, climb the Eiffel Tower, or go to Palace at Versailles.

Here are some photos from today. More are here.


Katie and Nancy in front of the Louvre.


Katie and me in front of the Louvre.


Katie on the carousel.


Trampoline park.


In the Jardin du Tuileries.


Jardin du Tuileries


The wind wreaks havoc on top of the Arc de Triumphe (photo by Katie).


The little poles in the foreground are hoping to grow up to be Eiffel Towers.


Katie makes a run for it.


Katie admires the view of Paris from the top of the Arc de Triumphe.