European Adventure: Our first day in Gay Paris!

Despite the fact that we had a very long flight with little sleep, Claudia and I both managed to stay awake all day and even fit in a tour of the Louvre. The tour was three hours long and we managed to stick it out for two! My eyes were stinging and Claudia's legs were aching and it just became too much for a koala to bear! Having said that, it was great to hear about the history of the art works and the actual building.

Our apartment is tiny - it is literally under the roof with dormer windows that have views across the rooftops of Paris. It couldn't be in a better location, with the Louvre only a five minute walk away and an amazing array of patisseries and cafes literally at our doorstep. The only downside is the six flights of steps we have to navigate every time we leave the apartment. But the history of the building and its location more than make up for this. Airbnb has delivered again! We were greeted by the housekeeper who even helped us up the stairs with our luggage!

Paris certainly has charm! Jennie, when we were at the Louvre, we saw some fat tire cyclists and I felt the trauma return! There will be no cycling around those bloody great roundabouts this time!! Instead we are soaking up the charm of the architecture and the history and atmosphere of this gorgeous place.