Day 6 & 7


The last two days (6 & 7) have been very tiring. Having visited most of the big sites in Paris, i no longer have the urge to wake-up early in the morning. Now, i get up around 12, shower, eat, then hit the road without rushing.

I have visited Basilique Du Sacre Coeur and the Orsay Museum.
The Basilique is an imposing hilltop white structure with beautiful domes. It is surrounded by a cozy town where you can find great Algerian food.

The Orsay is truly a treat. the building use to be a train station and now houses a museum with a collection from 1820's on. The entrance is a large opening that reveals the ornate ceiling of the dome like structure. There is plenty of great, and unique art. None of that post-modern garbage.

Upstairs, at the very top, is the smaller of two restaurants. The view is amazing and the deserts are superb. I had the raspberry pie with a glass of white.

I also had the pleasure of meeting some of the members of he French Armenian Gay Society. They were a fun crowd and they took me out to dinner. I felt uncomfortable when they refused to accept my contribution towards the bill and after a few failed attempts i told them to contact me when they visit Los Angeles. This way i can return the favor and once again enjoy their company.

After ice cream we headed towards the Plage (beach by the river.) This is the newly elected gay mayor's idea. They turn part of the river bank into a beach by dumping lots of sand. It is a fun, well lit, hang out place. There are bands, more ice cream, and lots of games to play. It is an overall success.

Last night i visited the Eiffel Tower at night. I got there at around 11:25pm and the top level had already been closed. I was upset at first, but delighted later. They close it for a reason. At 12am the tower is lit with even more lights. They are flashing brilliant white lights designed to resemble the sparkle of a flawless diamond. Having only been able to go to the mid level, i was able to look up and see this spectacle from up close. Had i been at the very top i would have missed it. ( See Video)