Paris to Doha

I've just landed in Doha after having spent four full days in Paris. I liked Paris so much more than I thought I would. It was clean, friendly, cool (it rained just a little almost every day), and I was told, "empty" as the locals have all gone on holiday to avoid the Olympics - preparations for which were in full swing; the Seine was lined with grandstands and so many roads were closed around the riverside. Unfortunately, I missed out on visiting a few places I was very keen to see (the Rodin Museum and the Musée d'Orsay), but after a marathon, almost sixteen hours, over two days in the Louvre (where I satisfied myself that I'd seen all there was to see), a walk through the Catacombs, getting to see the Bastille day fireworks from the Eiffel Tower by the river, a visit to the Musée de l'Orangerie, some shopping, lots of walking the streets, and some delicious meals in the cafes and restaurants I feel that I've had at least a taste of what Paris has to offer.Read more