Free day in Paris

After lunch, the juniors went to the Latin Quarter (yes again!) and then to Champs Elysees. Many more purchases were made and there have been discussions about “is there enough room in my suitcase for ALL the stuff I bought?” The seniors enjoyed an afternoon relaxing at FIAP then they were off to dinner to a Brazilian restaurant.

Since we have an early flight to Madrid on Saturday morning, we encouraged the girls to begin packing and organizing.

Tomorrow, we’re off to visit Napoleon’s Tomb and Sainte-Chappelle and the girls have a free evening on their own. And finally, on Friday we’re visiting Versailles.

After being in Paris for over a week, I have made the following observations that I wanted to share:
1. Air conditioning is scarce.
2. The French love their dogs and take them EVERYWHERE; even on vacation. When we were visiting Mont St. Michel – there were plenty of dogs on vacation with their families.
3. Smoking in not a taboo – it is part of their culture. People of all ages smoke and they smoke everywhere.
4. Waiters don’t work for tips. Generally the service is slow and if you don’t ask for your bill, they will never bring it.