Going to Paris is Never a Bad Idea

Day three of our trip was truly an unplanned stop.  We had planned to tour Brussels, Bruges and Amsterdam when we left, but for day three we decided to go off script and took a side trip to Paris.  We booked it at 1 am and were on the train at 8 am.   

The last time we were in Paris it was winter time and while we had fun, Siena had one piece of unfinished business.  When we last visited Paris the Eiffel Tower was frozen solid due to the snow and we couldn’t get above the second level. Siena wanted to get to the top. 

So the first place we went was to the Eiffel Tower.  As luck would have it the weather held and we got to the top.  Siena clearly under-estimated just how high up the top was, but she was thrilled to be there.   Our day was off to a wonderful start.

At The Top!

High Up

The top of the Eiffel Tower wasn’t high enough for us, so we ventured off to a sight we had not visited before, Sacre-Coeur.  As we arrived Siena fell asleep on the Metro.  So we stopped in the park and relaxed by the carousel until she woke up.  Paris seems to be filled with carousels and as you would expect when Siena’s eyes opened a carousel ride (actually two) was a must.  

Asleep on the Metro

Carousel at Sacre-Coeur

The beautiful church at the top of Montmartre was a great stop.  Here we visited the church and debated the climb to the top of the dome.  Over 300 steps and a tight spiral stair case meant Siena wasn’t getting a free daddy ride, but she is getting bigger and wanted to do it.  So off we went with Siena leading the way.  She barreled up the stairs with absolutely no fear and no need to rest.   At the top she wandered around in a tight space with a decent wind like she had climbed Mount Everest.  The view was beautiful and the city looked lovely.   Sacre-Coeur also provided Siena and Rhoadie with a new transportation experience, the funicular. 

Funicular

Strike a Pose

With our day moving toward its end we visited the Arc de Triomphe where Siena entertained us with her dancing and photographic skills.   It was a great ending to a lovely day.  After a quick dinner in Paris we headed back to Brussels, the high speed trains are very cool for getting around.  

She can dance anywhere

Relaxing

Rhoadie on my head again

Photographer in Training

As our trip would progress, it was very clear that the highlight of the trip for Siena (and Lisa) was going to be a day in Paris.   Lisa and I have now been to Paris 3 times and I can assure you we will be back again.   It seems no matter how often we go, what we do or what there weather is like, it is never a bad idea to go to Paris.

Another good day, Thank you!