We spent a few hours at the Louvre...I think you could spend a few days there and not see enough...but we had a wonderful time, saw some incredible art. We had lunch closeby (Stuart had the largest beer I've ever seen), then proceeded to Notre Dame...again, quite impressive, especially since it's been there since the 12th century.

Next to the Champs-Elysees...I know, we're very touristy, but we're only here two and one half days. Very much like Park Avenue in New York, although you can feel the history of the street. And the Arc de Triomphe was spectacular.

Walked back to the hotel from there, we were briefly lost, a couple of times, but made it home safely. Tonight, we're dining at Chez Georges, Ina Garten's (the Barefoot Contessa) favorite restaurant...can't wait.

Everybody is well, Stu's hair is long...Liz likes it, I'll reserve comment. We'll try and get todays photos on the blog tomorrow...Until then.

written by  corncobb on November 21, 2008 from Paris, France
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This train station is nicer than any airport I've seen in the US...we're still getting along, although I just realized we're working on 24 hours between showers...hmmm.

OK, we're about to board the train, back in touch later...

written by  corncobb on November 20, 2008 from London, United Kingdom
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We'll try and update as we go today, so far, very uneventful...but, based on past history, that will change!

written by  corncobb on November 19, 2008 from Colorado Springs, United States
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Lots of activity for a Wednesday night though...we leave for London in about an hour and a half, eight hour flight. Hopefully, we'll sleep...otherwise, Liz and Kelly will be grumpy.

Liz and Kelly just bought a battery charged ipod charger, that will come in handy. And, they bought a tip that will work with the iphone. Never let it be said that Liz isn't a good shopper.

Next update will probably come from the Chunnel, traveling from London to Paris... assuming we can get internet access underneath the English Channel! Cheerio!

written by  corncobb on November 19, 2008 from Chicago, United States
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