Big Bus and a Cruise on the Seine

We took the Metro to Place de La Bastille, and had petit dejourner (breakfast) at a cafe on the square. Surprise! A footrace (we think half marathon). We then headed to the Louvre in search of the Big Bus. After a couple of false starts, we found the Big Bus office. I had reserved 48-hour tickets, which included a boat tour. I already reserved a boat tour independently, so double the fun!

The Bus itinerary was a bit messed up because of the footrace (sorry, no Notre Dame today) and because it was Sunday (sorry) the Champs Elysees was walking only. We didn't have a lot of time, so didn't get off to walk.

We did get off at the Eiffel Tower, then went to the Brasserie down the block before heading to the river for a boat ride. We'll do another tomorrow, since one comes with the Big Bus 48 hour ticket. We met a lovely young lady and her cousin, who lives in Germany. She's Persian, but has been living in the US for many years, previously in Northern Virginia and now in California. We chatted as we traveled up and down the Seine. There was a beautiful view of the Statue of Liberty replica, lined up with the Eiffel Tower. I missed getting the shot, but it'll live in my memory. Maybe I can capture it tomorrow.

We bade farewell to our traveling companions, and headed back to our place.Read more