Paris with Parisiens

What a lovely day. A start that was not rushed but allowed me time to find my way to the 16th arrondissement to arrive at the McMahon's at 11. I am feeling confident on the metro and that, combined with Dadoune's excellent directions, I had no trouble finding them. A beautiful sun drenched apartment looking out onto a tree filled square, opposite a beautiful church. Just gorgeous. We walked in the sunshine to do some 'domestic chores' as Peter put it. It is a beautiful part of Paris, above the Seine with fabulous views of the tower. Returning to their place Dadoune put on a delicious French spread.

About four we headed out and we parted company with directions from Peter to cross the river at the tower ahead of us and head to the left. The aim was to get to Notre Dame but a developing blister on my foot and the realisation that I hadn't seen the pyramid of the Louvre led me to crossed the river to sight and photograph the pyramid.

I then headed through the Tuileries, across place de la Concorde and up the Champs Élysées to return via the Arc de Triomphe metro station. Didn't walk in here until 8 so it I was a long day. 25500 steps. A wonderful experience to see Paris through the eyes of locals. Very spoilt.




Don't complain there are no photos of me in Paris!

A highlight on the Metro today - I referred earlier to the absence of buskers. Today there were 3. Two doing what I'm guessing we're political comments and one guitarist. Everyone looks down and makes no response. I'm still hanging out for something as entertaining as the puppet show we saw last visit. Another disappointing change since last time is the graffiti on the unofficial Lady Diana monument has been cleaned. No more "Click, clack front and back!". I bet an Aussie wrote that!

Last Day of the adventure tomorrow. Have a list of four of five things I wouldn't mind doing so I'll have to consult the map to see if they are possible. The sun shone today so fingers crossed I will be as fortunate tomorrow.

Got this far without a mouth report. Must be getting less significant ... Not perfect but improved. Definitely not the pain waves/tsunamis that have been standard for so many weeks, for which I am vey greatful.