Today, we started out with patisseries (ummm...), fresh squeezed OJ, chocolate syrup, and cafe creme. We then saluted French war heroes (lol) at the Arc de Triomphe. The boys climbed to the top of the Arc and enjoyed a panoramic view of the City of Lights (but the lights weren't really on because it was the middle of the day!!). On the way to the Eiffel Tower, we stopped and had a snack (ummm #2 - crepe au chocolat and crepe mixte). We then passed at least 75 street vendors where we bought everyone an Eiffel Tower key chain. You all need one, don't you??? haha
We looked at the elevator lines of at least 5000 people at the Eiffel Tower, and since John could barely move because he walked up 284 steps at the Arc de Triomphe, he and Bob refused to walk up the 3 euro stairs. They want to go back for the 13 euro elevator ride! We then proceeded down the Champs de Mars to the Ecole Militaire, took a quick left, and stopped at the Cafe des Officiers for a brief rest and beverages. The waiter almost lost his life taking our picture for us, stepping far out into the street so that he could not only get us in the picture but also the name of the cafe. Then on to the final resting place of Napoleon at Les Invalides. It was a ... we're having a hard time coming up with the appropriate description. Sigh... After a brief rest by the Huffs (and a bit more walking by the Rileys), we went to the Hard Rock Cafe for souvenirs and some good ol' American food. Now it's to bed to get some much-needed rest before tomorrow's trek begins!
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