Day 6 Paris [Louvre, Notre Dame, City tour bus]

We were so bushed we didn't wake up in time for the hotel
breakfast, so we grabbed some pizza. At least that's what
they called it.

Getting closer to the Louvre. Can you see
the pyramid in the background. that's the
entrance.


Out front of the Louvre. Lots of people went
the same day we did.

It's amazing the carvings, and statues they have on their
buildings.

The famous Mona Lisa painting. They have it

so well guarded, it's tough to get a picture. I

guess someone tried to destroy it a few years

back.

One of the huge paintings in the Louvre

Looking out one of the windows of the Louvre. Pretty.

Some of the artwork on the walls and ceilings.

Another beautiful piece of artwork.

Showing some more of the art on the walls and

the ceiling.

The crown jewels from France maybe?

Not sure who this belonged to.

I've forgotten whose apartments these were.

Maybe Napoleans? Or King Henry the ???

More of the apartments they have in the Louvre

Another beautiful view from one of the windows. In the fore

front, you will see 2 buses. Those are the kind we rode around

in after leaving the Louvre.

Notre Dame

Inside Notre Dame, made famous by the hunchback.

Stained glass in Notre Dame Cathedral

I think this was a bishops tomb.

The view to the front of the Cathedral

The view looking back to the back

Some of the statues on the outside of the Cathedral

This is a statue of Charlemagne.

The Eiffel tower from the tour bus. So fun

to see in person.

Another amazing view.

Julie looking intriguing on the open air tour bus.

The 3 of us on the back of the bus, enjoying the sites around

Paris.

This is called Les Invalides. They used to take care of soldiers

who were injured. Now they house a few, but it's also a buriel

place, and there are people hearts buried here also.

The back of Les Invalides

Some interesting pillars

Can't remember if this could be the opera house, or what?

More interesting pillars.

Finishing off the evening at Hard Rock Cafe'

After walking and touring all day, we got dropped off blocks

away from the Hard Rock Cafe, and had dinner there. Then

we had to walk blocks home. No wonder I am so tired.

When we went to the Louvre, the first thing I wanted to see was

the Mona Lisa. I wish I had a memory that could remember all

the paintings, and all the facts about the painters, but I don't. I

just tried to soak in what I could.

At Notre Dame, it was interesting to see them trying to have Mass

and the confessional being used. With everyone walking through

it seems like it would be rather distracting.

Getting on the open tour bus was such a relief for me. We got

earphones, and they told us some of the history behind the buildings.

It was nice and relaxing.