So! I am finally sitting down to my first real meal since Friday. As I wait & enjoy my meal, I thought I'd make a few notes of my trip so far.
Once I arrived and made it through security, had a snack and sipping on my Venti Green Tea Shaken Ice Tea, I found myself sitting next to a dealer in music memorabilia- various and sundry gold records. He was transporting 2 to Germany, via Paris. He was also from Manchester (bodwell rd). While we were chatting, he commented briefly on a Very Tall woman, and whispered "Model". (Stay with me...)
5.30pm Boston- As a result of a last minute sickness of a fellow passanger who needed to disembark for a trip to Mass General, my flight left about an hour late. Luckily there really was a doctor on board, and we were on our way about an hour later.
I realized not long after that that I was sitting next to the "Model" who was really working in German business, and was just visiting her boyfriend at MIT. She was very nice and very tall.
I was able to rest my eyes for much of the time by making use of the blindfold & earplugs that Air France provided. Once I finally managed to get my Paris Visite metro pass (the clerk gave me more zones than I needed-trying not to think @ that $), and I was walking to the train, a very nice fellow from Camaroon, named Willy, tried to pick me up. We had a lovely conversation on the train to Paris. He also guided me to the Louvre, where we parted ways.
I toured the Denon wing- luckily I got there right around 9am, and there were no lines, but by the time I hit the restroom and figured out I wasn't going to be able to get my 1st Paris Caffe Creme till 1030a, the tours started comming.
I managed to see most of what I wanted to see even with taking a break for a caffe creme & chocolate croisant. As I reached my limit for walking museums at about 3.5 hrs, I headed out looking for food.
Didn't find much and my energy started to flag, so I went to find my hotel. It was down a rue with some construction. When I eventually found it, and got my room, I found myself in a tiny room with a 1.5 (maybe) sqft shower. With only a moment's deliberation, I stripped and hopped in to freshen up.
Time was ticking and I tried to get to the Catacombs, but was a few minutes too late- I will have to try again tomorrow. Back I went to the area near my hotel.
Managed to slip and twist my ankle. I may be limping when I get back, but I'm gonna ice it tonight- still have a lot of walking to do. I'll take the elevator to the top of the Tour de Eiffel, that is for sure.
Found a grocery- picked up some h2o, snacks & a nice rose for when I get back tonight.
Now I'm finishing up my dinner of thick cut beefsteak (large steak tip) a tasty sauce, salad w/ walnuts, and great fried potatoes. I am on my 2nd caffe creme & a most wonderful creme brule.
Once I finish, I plan to head over to the tower, and perhaps take a cruise on the Seine.
I'll catch you up in "Trina's Paris Adventure, part Deux".
Part Deux!
Went to the Eiffel tower last evening. Even though there was quite a line, it moved quickly and I was getting on the elevator in about an hour. It was cold & rainy out (Thanks for the jacket Ori- it was a life saver!) so it the ride was not as smelly as it could have been.
The tower is an amazing structure.
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