La Tour Eiffel, No Seine, More Bus

On the Metro to Alma- then a walk to the Tour Eiffel. We had tickets for noon to the second floor, so entered the security line. Then waited in a line for the elevator. The tram up the side was very interesting. We got off, and were wowed by the views. Since our tickets included champagne, we each had a glass. Picked up some macarons, and took in some more views.

We set out for lunch and a cruise- and discovered that the Seine is running high, due to our last several days of rain. So the cafe is closed as well. We headed back to the Brasserie of a few days ago. Had a nice lunch- burger for him, Croque Monsieur for me. Hopped on the Hop on Hop Off for a last go-around. We were able to see Note Dame- being repaired, and on her way back to former glory.

Then back, for a bit of packing and some zzzz'sRead more