Paris Day 2

We changed our minds and decided to take the Metro to the Louvre instead. I have been to Paris many times but I had never made it there. Wow, It is phenomenal. Oddly, What struck me more than anything else was the architecture, it is breathtaking. Everyone has to go to the Louvre at least once in their lifetime. Winter time makes for less crowds...It was really quite nice. In the summer it can take up to an hour to get a glimpse of the Mona Lisa. We strolled into the room and were in the front of the crowd in 2 mins. As I expected (and have read) it is a special painting but there are other paintings that surround her that are breathtaking. The gallery has soaring ceilings that are about 60 ft high with some paintings that are 30 ft tall.


As we left the Louvre we decided to brave the cold and walk back up the Champs Elysees. The street is lined with trees that are decorated with beautiful light blue lights (for miles)...It is spectacular. After a late dinner we made our way to the top of the Arc de triomphe. The view from the roof top looks over all of Paris. The city of lights with Christmas added ...makes for lots of lights :)