Didn't know this...but did you know that the Eiffel Tower was erected for the 1889 Universal Exposition? ..who knew? ...as a matter of fact...according to automated voice on our tour...it was kind of controversial....lots of Parisians didn't like it..because they thought it was useless and appalling...isn't that an interesting little tidbit....we were impressed!
We finally made it to the baseof the tower.....freezing cold....we endured.....yes, that's us on the top, yes, top of the open bus tour....and even when it started the freezing rain...we were the last ones to climb down to the bottom...we held out as long as we possibly could...
Had a great time....just too short...a little advice..plan to stay a few days when you go...it is such a huge and very busy city...with much to see...and lots of traffic between you and your points of interest...so it takes a while to see 'stuff'..ya know...great place...and no one was rude...which we were prepared for...but we definitely got the impression..that they really don't care for America so much... :)...to each his own....we loved their city....
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Love Paris! Love the Eiffel Tower! Did you make it to Montmartre hill? You kids are crazy....riding on the top of the double decker bus! But I bet it was worth it!
We did not make it to that area...but could kick ourselves now...I had read about it and had even looked at staying in that area....but didn't work out...next trip though...
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