When we arrived our first stop was at Notre Dame Cathedral. What a spectacular way to begin our sight-seeing. Despite tired travelers, everyone seemed to be very excited appropriately in awe as they entered this beautiful and sacred space.
We learned their are lots of pigeons in the square. Mr. Williams, who always likes to take photos in front of signs that say "Duty Free" ... found himself in a position to help Noah become "duty free," after a run-in with said pigeons. Noah was a great sport about it. Even to the point of smiling for the camera once again when we found a public washroom that was selling colored toilet paper (in addition to selling the use of the toilet). Ah, the things we take for granted in the USA.
The Seine River, which experienced massive flooding last week, is back to more normal levels now.
It's been 26 years since I tasted a true French croissant or baguette ... but I found my happy place again!
We did have to make an itinerary adjustment today as we were unable to reach the Tour de Montparnasse. The entire area was blocked by protesters (maybe you saw this on the news today). We determined that crossing the protest march either on foot or in the coach buses was ill-advised, and so we have shifted that event to a new time on Thursday.
We finished our day with a group dinner. What was the 1st course? You guessed it: French Onion Soup.
Parents, you would have been very proud of your students today. They were poised and professional travelers through what will be the longest and most taxing day of travel.
