Another wonderful day in Paris. The weather was cooler today than it has been, which is more than fine with me. I was too cozy in bed to get up early, but after a quick breakfast headed out. Went to see Notre Dame cathedral. It was big, impressive, and solemn . We were there during a service so had the amazing experience of walking in Notre Dame to the sound of organ music. Then we ventured underground to see the Roman ruins that were on the ile de la cite. One of the two natural islands of modern Paris, it is where the Iron Age Gaulic tribe called the Parisii settled. The ruins were amazing and awe-inspiring. Afterwards, we met up with the group to take a boat ride along the Seine. Many of the most famous buildings of Paris can be seen from the river. It was cold and cloudy, but very fun. Once back on dry land, a few of us went to Shakespeare and Company bookstore, in the Latin quarter. A heaven-on-earth place of jumbled books, narrow passageways, and worn wood. I could've spent days in there, but Paris awaited. Went back to my neck of the woods to go see Napoleon's tomb. The complex of Les Invalides is a huge monument to the military history of France. I was thrilled being so close to one of my favorite people in history. Cooked dinner, and must must must study.
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| Notre Dame |
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| Roman Ruins |
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| Paris from the Seine |
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| Famous Parisian bookstore |
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| Interior of Shakespeare and Co. |
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| Les Invalides |
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| Napoleon's Tomb |
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