Ok so just in case you didn't know... Jen and I do not speak French! In fact the more we try the more we end up throwing Spanish into the mix! What is up with that? I keep saying Si [for yes] instead of Oui! And every thing I am trying to pronounce comes out sounding so WHITE! Fortunately, people have been nice to me. Jen on the other hand has had some very rude treatment! Especially at the post office. We are sending some stuff back to lighten our load [even though we followed Rick Steves packing light] and the time it took us to get all the information took f-0-r-e-v-e-r!
But we still made it to the Arc De Triomphie, climbed it, went to the museum that's inside it, took lots of pictures, and did the massive French shopping zone. Which by the way was way to crazy hectic, but still an experience.
Even the McDonalds here are "FRENCH" with a "McCafe" that served all kinds of French pastries, drinks, etc. outside in umbrella covered seats. And inside the main section was the regular McD's but with a giant video screen load rockin' American music playing and cd listening stations! By the way we didn't go there to eat! Just to get a coke and a water [or should I say Evion] to cool off and try not to spend an arm and a leg!
After spending lots of time walking and enjoying all that is France we went back to Rue Cler [where we are staying] and bought some picnic food. Wine, brie, tomatoes, grapes, pears, and bread. Then we slowly made our way to the Eiffel Tower for a picnic in the park. I must say that from a distance the tower is ok, but up close it is pretty amazing! Did you know that they paint it! It takes 50 tons of paint to do it! It was packed! Like U2 rock star concert packed, so we opted to just relax and watch the lights come on and take pictures! It is quite beautyfull and romantic! All in all it was a great day. Today we are off to who knows what! I'll tell you when we get back!
PS: By the way tomorrow the Tour De France comes to an end and we are going to go cheer on Lance Armstrong! Go USA!
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we stayed in Rue Cler too!
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