We’d been meaning to go.
It was on the proverbial “list,” of places to see, but for one reason or another, we had yet to make it to Paris. And with the thought of one day departing Europe and having never made it to Paris, we thought it was due time.
Our train arrived right on time and we made our way (baby in Ergo, backpacks strapped on tight) into the sites and sounds of a big city. There is something about a big city that immediately energizes you, which adds an extra pep to your step anxious to explore your new location!
Our big excursion for the day was the Eiffel Tower. What a wonder! We made the unfortunate decision not to purchase tickets prior to our arrival and were a bit overwhelmed by the masses of people who wanted their chance to climb “her” towers, and make their way up on the elevator to the top. So we made the decision that we might only do this once and waited in the line to climb to the second tier of the Eiffel Tower. It was well worth the wait!
After climbing the eight hundred stairs (as was claimed by the tourist gal standing next to us) we discovered how massive and expansive Paris truly is. We had the fortunate pleasure of being perched on the top as the sun made her dramatic exit for the day and glistened across buildings and the Seine River. I must say our timing was impeccable!
As we made our way down and meandered back to our hotel, we turned to take in “her” grandeur one more time and realized that the Eiffel was sweetly lit up and her lights twinkled as dusk was upon us. The city dazzled in her glow and we were captivated by Paris’ beauty!
Our train arrived right on time and we made our way (baby in Ergo, backpacks strapped on tight) into the sites and sounds of a big city. There is something about a big city that immediately energizes you, which adds an extra pep to your step anxious to explore your new location!
Our big excursion for the day was the Eiffel Tower. What a wonder! We made the unfortunate decision not to purchase tickets prior to our arrival and were a bit overwhelmed by the masses of people who wanted their chance to climb “her” towers, and make their way up on the elevator to the top. So we made the decision that we might only do this once and waited in the line to climb to the second tier of the Eiffel Tower. It was well worth the wait!
After climbing the eight hundred stairs (as was claimed by the tourist gal standing next to us) we discovered how massive and expansive Paris truly is. We had the fortunate pleasure of being perched on the top as the sun made her dramatic exit for the day and glistened across buildings and the Seine River. I must say our timing was impeccable!
As we made our way down and meandered back to our hotel, we turned to take in “her” grandeur one more time and realized that the Eiffel was sweetly lit up and her lights twinkled as dusk was upon us. The city dazzled in her glow and we were captivated by Paris’ beauty!
The family at the Eiffel Tower
Enjoying the views...
Robert & Noah enjoying the views...
Noah at sunset at the Eiffel Tower...
Robert & Noah on the 2nd floor...
Robert shows Noah how the building was engineered!
The family at the top...
The city is huge....
Noah pondering the structure...
The Eiffel Tower...
The city was so clean...
Beautiful architecture...
The famous Beaubourg (Centre Pompidou)...More posts on Paris to come...
1 comment:
ohhhh, i can't wait for our trip to paris! so excited and i'm glad you guys had such a lovely time! :)
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