My Feet Are Going On Strike

Hmm, well, today has been more of a half-day. After going to bed at 2:00 AM last night, we got up around eleven. We got out the door by twelve. Thankfully, we didn't have huge plans.

We walked to Sacre Couer which was only a few blocks away from our hotel. To get there, there is a street that is filled with vendors and cheap souvenirs. Most people would walk in disgust at all the money makers but I thought it was pretty interesting. I bought some earrings from a man who was making wire things, and he made a ring for my sister for free. There were people who would do tricks and people who could entertain and artists and musicians. It was mayhem but still a little fun to walk through.

We got to Sacre Cour which was beautiful. I realized I haven't even told you what it is yet for those of you who don't know. It's a church that sits right on top of the only hill on Paris. It is the tallest spot on the ground in Paris. (From the ground, not the top, because that would obviously be the Eiffel Tower.) It is not very old at all, maybe one or two decades, and so the inside is very modern. I loved the stained glass windows because they were a different style.

Can you see tell that this is more modern?

Sadly, this is a pic from the internet, but the phones and cameras won't upload. :)

We walked around that neighborhood for a little while and had lunch at a cafe. We walked back to our hotel and changed into nicer clothes to get ready for a diner that we had planned with my aunt and uncle. We took the Metro to the Champs Elysees and sat at a cafe with drinks and then my they met us there at the cafe. After a few minutes, we walked a few blocks to the restaurant and had an awesome meal. (crab flesh for an appetizer, a sort of beef for an entree, and a lemon tart for dessert) Again we stayed late (or late for us), and now it has become 1:00. *sigh*

My feet hurt so bad. We have been walking so much and my flats are becoming very, very uncomfortable. They are sore and are starting to get blisters, but haven't quite gone there. I may have to put on bandaids tomorrow. :(

So, our flight back to 'Merica is on Sunday afternoon, which means we only have one more day left in France. I'm really sad to leave because everything has gone by so quickly. I also realized today that during my visit, I have never even had a crepe!! I'm definitely going to have to see if I can get one tomorrow. Good night!