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breakfast at the airport
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Karl on the RER from CDG
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our first bottle of wine in France
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view from one window
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view from 2nd window
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the "Moulin Rouge"
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Deux Moulin famous in film "Amelie"
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Sacre Couer Basilica
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My first view of the Eiffel Tower from Sacre Couer
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little mountains of cookies!
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a perfect French breakfast: jus d'orange, beurre, cafe, confiiture artisinale cerise noire et une baguette (still hot when purchased)
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waiting for the 95 bus
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Karl standing with motorcycle with roof & seat belts
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Karl in front of Apple store in Carrousel du Louvre
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Looking up along the Champs Élysées to L'Arc de Triomphe
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Detail from a fountain by Place de la Concorde
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Ceremonial guard at the tomb of the Unknown Soldier under L'Arc du Triomphe
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This much wine costs €17.50 ($22.75 CAD)
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Cafe's are rarely empty of those enjoying "la bonne vie"
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Karl outside Mariage Freres, a famous purveyor of fine tea.
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1000 feuilles with tea infused cream ( white Nils Noir) on ( the most amazing tasting) raspberries (yes, real gold flakes on the plate)
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a simple supper: chicken & potato salad purchased ready-made, some simply cooked green beans, and wine. Cheese & bread followed.
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Such riches to buy...how to choose only 1. Or 3....
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"Our" local fromagerie (cheese shop)
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The Marais was at one time the traditional Jewish neighborhood. Note the menorah in the window & star of David on the awning.
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Today we explored the Marais district (3rd & 4th arrondissement ). This is Place des Vosges, dating to Louis XIII.
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The closest metro station to where we are staying is L'Abbesses (the nuns) is the furthest underground (125 stair steps down)
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A large statue along the courtyard outside the Musee d'Orsay, a museum of "modern" art in a converted train station.
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Another sculpture, one of several animals.
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unlike in most museums, photography is prohibited in Musee d'Orsay, so the photos were all quick and no, I have no idea what this one is called
