Moderne D'Objets D'Art and the Eiffel Tower

We slept in a little today - got a bit of a late start - that's ok though - we needed the sleep. We bought metro passes for 5 days. Say what you ill about the French, they were nothing but kind of us today as I tried to fumble though some French. The gentlemen at the metro counter was very kind and took pity on me, and spoke very slowly so I could undersand what he was saying. All in all, I think we got the best deal. One thing to note, French in Paris is very different from the French we took in French immersion. What is nice about here is that they seem to appreciate your efforts in French, whereas in Québec, they immediately switch to English.

So, off on the metro we go! No issues getting on or off, and we found the right stop with little difficulty. It was once we got off the metro that we did a little touring, adventurous touring, that is. *cough cough* ka is never going to let me have the map again! (all joking aside, probably wouldn't be a bad idea) Once we get there, I'm good at getting back, as I can memorize the route... anyway, we finally found the Palais Tokyo - modern pieces of "art" on display. It was recommended that we go there by ODG - and ODG - you owe me 6 Euros!!!!! Suitcase on the floor does not constitute art! Neither does a wall of bottles! The tape room was interesting, however, I can set up 6 fans at home, and demolish a cassette tape, and watch it fly across the room..... well, ok, we can atleast say we went there, and it was interesting.... ODG, I suspect we are going to have a debate about this at some point.... and btw... you're buying ;-)

We then went to La Musée D'Art Moderne de la Vie Paris.... I will admit I am not a big fan of modern art - however, there were some Matisse and some Picasso's to look at... and 1 amazing photographer - Sabine West..everything else I will probably forget in the next minute or 2...

Forgot to mention - Mama G we stumbled upon the accident site of Princess Diana - it was a little overwhelming - there were a lot of people that signed the overpass where she died, with lots of heartfelt sentiment.

Onto the Tour D'Eiffel - what an amazing site. It was something I will never forget. We went at the best of times. In late afternoon for the day shots, and stayed until dark for the night time shots. Simply amazing to be there. Thank you to ka's uncle Allen for recommending that we go in late afternoon to see both. We were on the highest peak for sunset.... ( a little scary going up there... the féniculaire kept going up and up and up... I didn't think it was going to stop!) what a glorious site to behold - Paris at sunset. I have pictures, but am unable at this point to download them. Sorry folks! ka is going to try tonight, so you may want to go to her site to see them.

Since both of us had very tired feet at this point, we decided to call it a night - we were going to stop for an expresso, but the café where we had dinner last night was closed. Well, we still had the 2€ bottle of wine that we purchased yesterday, so that will have to suffice for tonight...

Tommorrow, onto Montmatre!