Today was the day we were finally going to do it! We finallly woke up before noon! We were scheduled for a walking tour, so we got up bright and early at 10am and made our way to Place Saint Michel, where our tour started.

The tour brought us up to Notre-Dame, around Sainte-Chapelle, across the Pont Neuf bridge, and up around the Louvre. Much of this had been covered by our walk yesterday, but we didn’t mind.

Once we crossed the bridge, it became less familiar territory. At the Louvre, we learned about it’s history as a palace, and then eventually as an art museum once Versailles was built. Then about how the pyramids (and the Eiffel Tower) were built as part of the world’s fair. We ended our walk at the Jardin des Tuileries, where there was a Christmas market.

At this time, we were past hungry. We walked north to find a boulangerie, where I clumsily ordered some baguette sandwiches, with a chouquette (a small chou pastry) and a macarron.

We meandered back home, trying to see as many passages as we could. A passage, basically, is a covered alley way full of shops. We were not very diligent at snapping photos, but they can be quite the sight!

Once home, Jessie crashed, while I attempted to assimilate as best I could… by drinking wine, eating cheese, and reading.

When Jessie woke back up, I was sent on a mission to a local pharmacy to get antacid pills for some heartburn she’s been having. During which trip, I also picked up more wine and pastries. Turns out my french improves when I’m properly motivated!

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On the left: Our AirBnb room lit up

On the right: Eclair Chocolat & Vin!