Today was our first day in Paris, and a very busy one at that. Meeting at Notre Dame this morning, we began exploring the beautiful city. After admiring the gargoyles as well as the stained glass of the cathedral, we took a few secret photos and headed out to Montmartre which was an enormous white chapel. Montmartre was encased with three times the amount of stairs as the St. Georges Chapel's roof, however the view was definitely worth it. On top of Montmartre, we could see the entire city, including our very first glance to the Eiffel Tower so close, and yet so far away. On the way up the stairs we caught sight of many different kinds of interesting people, including a man playing "let it be" on the harpsichord. Once on top of Montmartre, the city of love lived up to its name. Written all across the walls were romanticized pleas of love-struck Parisians…needless to say we added our own names amongst the fray. After exploring the chapel and its surroundings we headed out to find some lunch. Entranced by the many artists struggling to bargain for their paintings, we ended up finding an excellent steak-frites restaurant, home to perfectly classic french cuisine. Starbucks, shopping, and a stop for la glace all ended our first day of exploration. So far, we are adoring the city, our host family and the opportunities that lay ahead.
Bonsoir
Annika, Chloe & Piers
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