Our first full day in Paris.....

We had a great first day in Paris.  Checked off everything on the itinerary and then some.  We started the day with a pastry and coffee at a street cafe, then headed to Saint-Chappelle.  This chapel was built by Louis IX in the 1240's to house loot from the Crusades, particularly, Jesus' Crown of Thorns.

Then off to the Cathedral of Notre Dame.....

Next we headed to an enormous flea market.  We surmised that given the number of chandeliers we saw for sale, there cannot possibly be anymore of them left in Paris.

After some walking and subway rides, we arrived at Jardin du Luxembourg, a beautiful castle and garden.  If I lived here I would come here to take naps.......so peaceful and absolutely beautiful.

Touring Paris with David is such a treat indeed.  Not only is he a great friend and companion, he knows so much Parisian and European history, he is an amazing tour guide.  He knows the city so well, you don't have to worry about getting lost, or getting back to your apartment......he has these wonderful little stories about all of the buildings and sites....he can speak enough French to get our food and wine ordered....and he is such a good conversationalist, we never run out of things to talk about.

We are having a ball here, the city is as exciting as advertised and the food and drink marvelous.  Another full day of sites tomorrow.