Mail Call!
November 9, 2017 in France ⋅ ⛅ 50 °F
Here's something I wish that I'd known about beforehand. Tucked into the first floor of the Tower next to the gift shops, is a tiny post office. Pick up une carte postale and a stamp and have itRead more
Tower Trivia
November 9, 2017 in France ⋅ ⛅ 50 °F
Here's a bit of trivia about the Eiffel Tower, French car manufacturer Citroen used the tower as a giant billboard between 1925 and 1934 – the company name was emblazoned on the tower using aRead more
Queue Up
November 9, 2017 in France ⋅ ⛅ 50 °F
That line keeps getting longer and longer. There's a few people like us, not having to wait in line because they have advance tickets, but the majority is standing in that horrific line. I don't knowRead more
Feeling Chilly
November 9, 2017 in France ⋅ ⛅ 50 °F
I'll be glad when our time comes to go up the Eiffel Tower. Waiting outside is making Kathy feel cold. I'm wearing a thinner jacket and I'm feeling fine. Maybe because I'm moving around so much takingRead more
A Great Photo Shoot
November 9, 2017 in France ⋅ ⛅ 50 °F
It's nearly impossible to find a bad view of the Eiffel Tower. I'm so happy with how my shots are coming out. I keep on discovering new views and angles and everything looks great! Some, like thisRead more
A Little History
November 9, 2017 in France ⋅ ⛅ 50 °F
When Germany occupied France during the second World War, Hitler ordered that the Eiffel Tower be torn down, but the order was never followed through. French resistance fighters got their revenge,Read more
Going Up!
November 9, 2017 in France ⋅ ⛅ 50 °F
We're inside the elevator and starting to go up the Eiffel Tower. I had expected the elevator to be in the center of the tower but, instead, it's on the side of the towers and goes up at a slightRead more
Halfway There
November 9, 2017 in France ⋅ ⛅ 50 °F
We made it to the first level but we're still only about halfway to the top. The general admission ticket only takes you up this far and you have to buy the upgraded ticket if you want to get to theRead more
Take a Peek
November 9, 2017 in France ⋅ ⛅ 48 °F
I like the design of these viewers. They look very old fashioned and, despite being so polished, have that old-world European look to them. We're not high up enough to need these viewers yet but it'sRead more
Golden Hour
November 9, 2017 in France ⋅ ⛅ 48 °F
I see that the sun is just starting to go down so we've timed our visit perfectly. In getting here now, we'll be able to enjoy the Eiffel Tower during the day, at sunset and also at night. Before weRead more
Feeling Cold
November 9, 2017 in France ⋅ ⛅ 48 °F
It was a bit colder being up so high with little protection from the wind but I was surprised by how cold Kathy was feeling. I was fine with just my jacket but Kathy actually zipped up her winterRead more
Ready to Go Up
November 9, 2017 in France ⋅ ⛅ 48 °F
We opted to get the tickets that let us go all the way to the top of the Eiffel Tower and we’re ready to ride the elevator up. See you at the top!
At the Top
November 9, 2017 in France ⋅ ⛅ 48 °F
We’re at the top of the Eiffel Tower and so happy that we decided to go all the way up. If you’re only going to go half way, then why bother?
What a View!
November 9, 2017 in France ⋅ ⛅ 46 °F
We certainly picked a day with great weather to visit the Eiffel Tower. The sky is very clear and let’s us see so far away. Paris looks beautiful!
Watch Out!
November 9, 2017 in France ⋅ ⛅ 46 °F
Signs like this make us very nervous. Nobody wants to be robbed and with so many signs like this posted all over the city it makes us feel like Paris isn’t very safe. We’re on our guard thoughRead more
Kiss Me!
November 9, 2017 in France ⋅ ⛅ 46 °F
This sign is much more pleasant than the previous one. We did kiss on top of the Eiffel Tower.. many times! It’s such a romantic spot!
At the Top
November 9, 2017 in France ⋅ ⛅ 46 °F
We’re at the top of the Eiffel Tower now. As I’m looking up, I see that there’s no higher point for us to go. It’s colder and more windy up here but I’m still very glad that we decided to goRead more
The Sun is Setting
November 9, 2017 in France ⋅ ⛅ 46 °F
The sun is starting to go down and this is exactly why I picked this time to visit the Eiffel Tower. We’re able to enjoy it during the daytime, sunset and evening. I’m hoping to get some reallyRead more
Not So Crowded
November 9, 2017 in France ⋅ ☁️ 46 °F
I’m very surprised that there’s so few people here at the top of the Eiffel Tower. I was expecting, for such a popular tourist destination, it would be packed it it would be so hard to enjoy theRead more
On Top of the World
November 9, 2017 in France ⋅ ☁️ 46 °F
I’m loving the effects that I’m able to get with my fisheye lens. From the top of the Eiffel Tower it looks like you can see the curvature of the earth. It’s an easy effect to achieve with suchRead more
Caged In
November 9, 2017 in France ⋅ ☁️ 46 °F
I’m not really happy with the cage like bars surrounding me but I can understand why they are there. At least the holes between the bars are big enough to point a camera lens through and getRead more
I’m On Top of the World
November 9, 2017 in France ⋅ ☁️ 46 °F
I love using my fisheye lens, especially for shots like this. By aiming the camera a certain way, it looks as if I’m so high up that I’m actually able to see the curvature of the earth.
Darkness Falls
November 9, 2017 in France ⋅ ☁️ 46 °F
It’s starting to get dark and the lights of Paris are starting to come up. I’ve seen Paris by day, at sunset and now I’m ready for the night.
Always Look Up
November 9, 2017 in France ⋅ ☁️ 46 °F
Here’s a look straight up to the top of the Eiffel Tower. I don’t see many photos taken from this perspective so here’s a look at it. Enjoy the view!
Beautiful Nights
November 9, 2017 in France ⋅ ☁️ 46 °F
The lights have just started coming up and Paris already looks so beautiful. As it gets darker I’m expecting things to look even better!