Walking Off The Beignets

So we are definitely getting a workout here in Paris. We now know that the real reason that French women don't get fat might have something to do with the insane amount of stair climbing here in Paris. In our last hotel, we were on the fifth floor of a five story walk-up and at our new hotel - Andre Gill - we are again on the fifth floor (with yet another lovely spiral staircase). That combined with the steps of Montmartre, the steps coming out of the Catacombes, the steps coming out of the Abesses metro station, and the steps up to the second platform of the Eiffel Tower (which was beautiful at night), has made Kelly realize just how out of shape she is. Luckily, all the exercise is allowing for more croissants. :)



Today, we took the metro to the Arc de Triomphe and then walked our way down Champs-Elysees (past some very wonderful shops) then past the Louvre, the Concierge (former prison), Ste Chappelle, and Notre Dame Cathedral. We also crossed the Seine several times (much to Steve's sighing) for some photo opps. This Sunday (lucky us) is free day for many of the sites and museums so today we were just looking.



Tonight, we go for Kelly's birthday dinner at Aux Lyonnais. We have reservations for 9:30pm. Kelly is a little concerned about being severely under dressed but hopefully they still let us in!

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