Day 6: Paris in a day?

Day 6: Is it possible to see Paris in one day? Day 6, January 12th, was our 3 year wedding anniversary. How romantic was it that we got to spend it together in Paris?! We decided to see the highlights: the Louvre, Eiffel Tower, and Arc de Triomphe. We began the rainy day by walking down the Champs Elysees, eating dim sum for lunch, and beginning our tour of the Louvre. I just love seeing the glass pyramid in the distance. I just finished reading The Red Pyramid by Rick Riordan, and there's a scene where the characters escape a bunch of flying gnats by climbing up the Louvre's pyramid. I couldn't help but imagine that while standing at the foot of the pyramid. We only spent 1.5 hours at the Louvre, which felt like absolutely nothing in the face of all those galleries and galleries of paintings. Maybe if we move to France, we can visit the Louvre twice a month for a year and *maybe* see it all. I'll let you know how it goes!

Me & Venus

Aaron & Mona

Next on the tour, the Eiffel tower. We walked down the Seine River for about an hour. It was easy to know which way to go, we just looked up! It was so breathtaking and beautiful to look at; I could have gaped at it all day. The top was closed, but we were able to walk up to the second level. If you haven't done this, put it on your bucket list. Kissing your loved one at the top (or near the top) of the Eiffel tower is a must do.

A view through the trees

There was an ice skating rink on the first level!
They were playing a Justin Bieber song...you can't escape it!

Final stop, the Arc. Our tired legs managed to drag ourselves up the spiral staircase and were rewarded by a gorgeous view. It was Aaron's favorite because it truly feels like all roads in Paris lead to the Arc - you are at the center of everything. What a great way to end the day!

It's neverending!

Love you, husband!

After our delicious last dinner in Paris, we headed back to the hotel to prepare for our early morning.

Thanks, France, for your tasty food, rich history, and lovely people (and for taking care of Sarah!). We will be back!