You probably realise we aren't updating this blog day by day - for several reasons. Number one is that it does take some time to gather one's thoughts for intelligent commentary - and number two is that by the time we get home to add some more - we're too damn stuffed, and go to bed. It's now 11.44 Paris time - so we'll load more photos from day 2 & 3 tomorrow - stay tuned.
So, for your enjoyment - here are some selective shots - some you'll recognise - others are for your edification.
Here is the Pompidou Museum - which is just round the corner from where we are staying. It's sometimes referred to as the inside out building - as the pipes are on the outside. Will tell you more about it once we actually go in !!
Now - getting our priorities right - this is morning tea at Angeline's - a pretty swish place - You're looking at about $45 worth there - but yummo !!
After refuelling we've plodded off to explore Tuileries Garden and along the way is the Place de La Concorde - a rather big square with statuary - but at the time of this photo we're standing in front of nothing! Don't laugh your head off at this - because many lost their heads here - it was where the guillotine was located.
You've possibly not heard of the Petit Palais - the small palace - built for the Universal Exhibition in 1900.
And, opposite the Petit Palais is its big brother the Grand Palais - the big palace. Would you believe that the metal structure supporting the glass roof is heavier than the Eiffel Tower - wow, the trivia one collects on one's worldly travels !!!