Back in Paris for a few days
We've been walking a lot. We generally head out sometime late morning and walk a new direction. It's a great way to learn our way around and while we're doing it, we get to see some of the sights.
Check these out...
The Arc de Triomphe de Étoile is one of the most famous monuments in Paris, besides the Eifel Tower. The monument honors those who fought and died for France in the French Revolutionary and the Napoleonic Wars with the names of all French victories and generals inscribed in its inner and outer surfaces. Beneath its vault lies the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier from World War I.
The funny thing is... We were walking toward the Arc de Triomphe on a rue (street) that comes into the circle around the monument from a side. We were very surprised at how few people were out and about. Much to our surprise, when we arrived at the monument and looked up the next Avenue, the Champs Élysées, the street and sidewalks there were as packed as Disney during season. WoW!
We found a great place to eat and do some people watching.
On Sunday evening, the 22nd, we were invited to dinner with some wonderful folks. These wonder friends of Marios & Steve are so generous to include us in their regular Sunday dinner and get-together.
We all met at Jean Christophe & Dom's. This is a view from their apartment...
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