Wednesday, April 22, 2015



We took the subway to Sacre Coeur.

For dinner, we went to the HRC again...
We also walked by the Moulin Rouge

And continued risking our lives to take photos of it.



We went to the Eiffel Tower.




The view from the top of the Eiffel Tower.

Cheesing it up at the carnival below the tower.
I cant wait to return soon!

And we went inside the cathedral.


We went to the Louvre.


We saw the Seine river.






  1. At least the tour of the clarinet factory and visiting the Pere LaChaise cemetary are things that are not super touristy. Since you got the "highlights" out of the way, you can feel less pressure and just enjoy some stinky cheese in a garden somewhere. You probably learned your lesson on packing light that trip. I never check a bag any longer. I wash a few things out in my hotel sink from time to time! Makes me more mobile and savs your back!:)

    1. Ive never washed things in the sink, but might try it this time to cut down on more space! We are planning on going to the Pere Lachaise again (L wants to see Jim Morrison's grave) and maybe the top of the Arc because it was nice. But this will be a super relaxing trip with no real plans because he is exhausted from traveling so much over the past 2 months :)

    2. If you plan on running in Europa more than a couple of times, washing stuff in the sink is key. That way you don't have to pack multiple shirts, shorts, etc. Most of my trips were for at least 10 days so I had to wash stuff otherwise I would have needed a 90lb. suitcase! Before I took up running, I was able to wear one pair of shoes for the entire trip (hey, I'm a guy). So that would free up about 20% of my carry on since running shoes are such a space hog! I guess if I were to go back I would bring a disposable pair of old running shoes that I could throw out after my last European run for more carry-on bag space for the return trip!

    3. Done. While I was being very minimal with packing clothes, I knew my running stuff was going to start adding up quick... Washing them in the sink is a great idea! I can bring 1-2 pairs of shorts and socks and 2 shirts and that will last me. You guys have it so easy with shoes! I count no less than 4 pairs I'll be bringing with me. Stupid running shoes will take up the most space... I wish I had a pair of shoes to dispose of but I recently purged all my old beat up pairs... I'll just stuff socks or something into the shoes so maximize space in the suitcase :)

  2. St Chappelle is so damn pretty. I was so happy I got to see it!

    I remember I visited HRC once in Rome when I lived there cause it was the only place I could get something close to Mexican food and I was craving it SO BAD!!!!

    I don't think I went up in the Arc... didn't know you could! Church bell towers usually have cool city views, too!

    It cracks me up that you hate so much on tourists! Of course, I can totally picture the obnoxious tourist you are thinking of, but I just keep thinking about the people I know who have no interest in other cultures at all. Which is worse... no interest in it, or going there and being a big tool? Ha ha... not sure!!!

    1. PS - it will be so cool to go back to that spot and picnic with L!

    2. OH YES. That was the plan all along :)

  3. For all the time I spent in Paris, I never went inside Notre Dame. I did do Pere LaChaise though and there was a light snow that day with big fluffy flakes that made it that much more beautiful. Hard to believe that in a couple weeks it'll be the 10th anniversary of my return from study abroad.