Tuesday was Eiffel tower day - we were incredibly lucky to get summit lift tickets online last week, when most tickets are booked out weeks ahead. Queues for those without tickets were 2-3 hours waiting, and even with our prized tickets, it still took us nearly an hour to get to the summit. (Of course, we could have climbed the 1100 steps, but you had to queue for that too). First a lift to the second floor, then change lifts (with the inevitable queue), for the incredible trip straight up to the summit. How amazing is the view from here?? We both thought we might be a little nervous, but you just get so rapt up with the view, you don't get a chance to worry about anything other than maybe dropping a camera over the edge! We had great fun identifying everywhere we have been, where we sat in the park for lunch, and yes, you can see our hotel!! We were also lucky with the weather, a perfect summer's day, and just a slight breeze to keep the temperature down. On the way down, we stopped for a while on the second floor, and we're surprised to find souvenir shops and cafes! So we enjoyed an excellent baguette halfway up the Eiffel tower!
After the excitement of our Eiffel tower experience, we again parted company to check out different attractions. Debbi walked for an hour to the Musee d'Orsay, to check out the work of the Impressionists, but after an hour queuing in the blazing sun, could not see the artwork for the crowds, so quickly gave up and walked home - at least a lot of pedometer steps!
Ann had a more successful day - after further shopping on the Champs Elysee, she headed to Palace Garnier (the Opera House), which is so opulent - gold and marble everywhere, marble staircases, amazing ceilings and huge chandelier - and even better, it wasn't crowded, so she absolutely loved it.
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