Paris Sunday

Had a big thunderstorm during the night with heavy rain. Fortunately it was all over by the time we got up, but it was very humid. First stop was the Pompidou Centre and up the escalators, inside a Perspex tube, to see Paris from high. It was quite hazy and there are cranes all over the place which spoil the view.

Another very expensive coffee stop outside the Pompidou Centre. Seems the more you pay for coffee, the worse it is. Hate to say it, but the 2 McDonalds (1 McCafe and 1 ordinary) coffees we’ve had were much better than the expensive coffees we had today and yesterday.

We then walked on to the Jardin du Palais Royal which was surrounded by very classic Parisian buildings (maybe they are either classic or not, no degrees of classic).

From there we walked to the Tourist info office and on to the Jardin des Tuileries. Stunning views one way to the Louvre and the other way down the Jardin des Tuileries. We joined many others in the shade for a while and just looked and people watched. Such a beautiful park and being enjoyed by so many people.

By now, were not far from the Seine, so we walked back home most of the way along the river. 

We walked about 5 kms today.