Paris - Our return to Paris was just as exciting as the first time round, there is just so much to do here. Firstly we met up with the others who joined us for our next month of travel, we now have a group! Upon recommendation from our busabout guide to see something a little different in Paris, we visited the Catacombes. In the late 1700's in Paris the cementries were becoming overfull so in some inventive yet weird kind of solution the people of Paris decided to dig up millions of bodies and arrange all their bones into a museum in an underground old quarrie...it has to be seen to be believed! Its situated below the metro line and sewers...we got a little wet from something dripping in the tunnels at times.
Our visit to Paris also coincided with the last day of the Tour de France which was spectacular timing once again! Amongst the thousands of others we found our position at the 1km mark to the finish line and waited 2 hours to catch a glimpse of the remaining 140 riders out of the original 170. The speed at which they ride is amazing! After a few laps we worked our way through the crowds to the finish line to watch the last sprint and the podium presentation from behind the stage. It was amazing to be there and see it all live.
Paris was still not yet to be completed until we climbed the Effiel tower and that we did, 700 odd steps and then a cable ride to the very top. Apparently the effiel tower actually sways slightly at the summit and you can actually notice this...maybe it was the wind,,,,or heat exhaustion it was bloody hot!!
Last of all and certainly not to be forgotten was the Moulin Rogue!! Fantastic, Spectacular, Amazing, even James enjoyed it. His favourite performances were by the side acts in between the dancers including the juggling musical man! Dees facourite was the Can Can with all the dancers dressed in french colours.
Next stop Bruges (Belgium) for chocolate and waffles...
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