We slept poorly... but the upside was an early start to avoid the lines at the Eiffel Tower. It worked... half an hour and we were standing on the next level below the summit and enjoying what countless thousands have done. The view over all of Paris is breath-taking and the photos don't do justice to the experience of gazing over some of the most ancient and historical real estate on the planet.
On this trip, we decided to NOT do cities, with this one exception. We're glad we made it. Having said that, we're also glad that we will leave on Thursday morning. The crowds are enormous, as American families make the most of Summer break. The costs of things is also a factor - I'll never complain about paying $4 for my morning latte at GJ's again, after paying $14 for two regular coffees.
We have been surprised at how helpful locals have been and thought that the comments we had heard must have been wrong. All that changed when the waiter at our restaurant tonight set out to prove it all true. (An exception).
A good night's sleep will be welcome. These poor old knees have done some milage today... the steps at Montmartre are numerous to say the least. Knowing Spanish helps with understanding and we find it hard not to answer in it. A natural reaction I guess. Au Revoir and hasta tomorrow (now where's "Teddy?")
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Mr and Mrs Bean, heh? Hmm The mind boggles. Those Montmatre steps bring back memories. Was the Furnicular working? It wasn't when we were there. Worth the climb, though.
We're glad you're enjoying it.
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