I have always wanted to see Paris and I am here on my Birthday. What could be better. We awoke this morning and planned a walking tour of the Left Bank. After a breakfast of American coffee ( can't do without that ) and Eggs Benedict we headed across the Seine to the left bank. We had a Rick Steve's walking tour in mind and we kind of stuck to that with a few exceptions. We saw some of the traditional, left bank sights and enjoyed all of the shopping venues. After a drink of wine at the "Les Deux Magots" we amended the walking tour and headed to the Right Bank where we enjoyed some time in the Tuileries gardens of the Louvre. Then back to the hotel to refresh and then off to dinner. Our friend Jim Findley recommended a restaurant in the area and so my birthday dinner was celebrated at the Bofinger restaurant in Paris. It was an exquisite meal. We are back at the hotel now ready to start planning tomorrow. Pictures to follow. We are having uploading problems. The rest of the photos to come later.
The start of my day crossing the bridge to the left bank. Notre Dame in the background.
The "Les Duex Mogots". Been the same for 100's of years. Hangout of well known writers and painters.
Street performers playing while we enjoyed a glass of wine.
A Parisan wine shop. We would never drink more than a bottle if they were all like this.
Not the greatest shot but a view toward the Louvre where we sat for awhile while walking through the Tuileries.
The Bofinger restaurant
1 comment:
What an ideal way to enjoy your birthday. C'est magnafique! (Sp?) photos great too.
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