Paris Day 1

Boarded a train early in the morning for our trip to Paris. It was almost incredible that we had made it, I expected to see the landmarks on the ride in, but that was not meant to be. The city would reveal itself slowly. After getting to the hotel 1 block from the Champ Elysees and unpacking it was time to start the daily walks. First, The Arc de Triumph very impressive, second take the subway over to the Eiffel Tower. Nothing says Paris like the tower. When we finally got there I was a mess, great monument, unbelievable human achievement and I was going to climb the damn thing… ok use the elevators was more like it. Best place to get your orientations of the city, absolutely spectacular. From there to the Trocadero area.. lovely.

Paul wanted to have dinner in Montmartre he had visited the area 20 years ago and had enjoyed it back then. Very cool neighborhood the Basilica of the Sacré Cœur right smack in the middle. Very bohemian and packed with tourists. As always, picking a restaurant seems to be the biggest challenge for our group. One was selected, food was good, but my steak tartar was excellent.