Jamie and Scott Go Francing with Bruce and Myra: Part 2

Sunday, Sept 14, 2008

After the epic day of travel, both Jamie and I spept like the dead. We'd set our alarm for 8:3 which came far too early. Unlike the last time we were here it was stinking hot and both of us slept horribly the entire a time.

We met mom and dad in the lobby at 9:30 and set out for a day of walking. The first stop was La Petit Perigourdine for a quick breakfast. Then over to Notre Dame where we did a quick tour inside while mass was being held - it was a bit odd to be in there while everyone was praying. I'm surprised they let visitors in. After getting our share of God for the day we found the Hotel de Ville Metro station and trained to the Arc de Triomphe so that we could walk down the Champs Elysees. I think mom and dad were impressed with the size of the Arc, although there was hardly any traffic so L'Etoile was a shadow of its normal chaotic self.

Not much to be said for the Champs Elysees - I'm not a huge fan and I dont really find it all that posh - more expensive and trashy than anything else. Like an Essex Girl in an evening dress.

We stopped for a few drinks and eventually lunch on the way. That side of town is far more expensive than it needs to be although it got better the farther from the tourist areas we got. As I suppsoe one would expect. After a final bottle of wine just off Place St Michel we all headed back to the hotel for naps. Jamie and I went across the street to L'autre Bistro for another drink and to read our books while we wait to meet my parents for lunch.