Ethan goes to Paris ....



We went to Paris for a few days over the July 4th holiday (not in Europe, of course). We took the Eurostar train under the English Channel. It did not look like much when we went under the channel - just like going through a tunnel. The train ride was about 1.45 hours.

To get to the Eurostar station from our flat in London, we had to take a double decker bus! Here we are on top at 5:15am.

After we arrived we checked into our hotel directly around the corner from the Eiffel Tower and headed to the tower. We had to wait in line for about 30 minutes. I have been to Paris several times, but this was my first time to go all the way to the top observation deck. It is really high, but totally enclosed, so not too scary. It started to rain as we were waiting in line, so the views were not super clear.

Here are some pictures on the top observation deck.

After the Eiffel Tower, we headed for the Louvre. We had a museum pass, so we were able to bypass the lines and go right in. We had lunch at the Louvre cafe and visited all of the major works - a sort of a greatest hits tour.

This is a picture of the crowd of people in the room to see the Mona Lisa. Notice the small painting in the background - that is the Mona Lisa.

In front of the Winged Nike of Samothrace.

In front of the Venus de Milo.

Grandma Leanna and Ethan take a break for a slushy or "Glace" outside of the Louvre.



Breakfast at a Cafe in Paris.

The next day we took a boat cruise down the Seine River. This is a great way to see the sights of Paris.

We also visited Notre Dame Cathederal. Ethan lights a candle for Great Grandma Baevich and our dog Holly.

We saw an amazing choir perform in the Louvre. Ironically it was a high school honor choir from the US on a European tour.