Let’s get this out of the way….here’s today’s boulangerie picture.
After we got our sugar level up with our breakfast chocolate, we walked to the Metro for a ride to Sainte Chapelle. It was an easy 7-8 minute walk and only 2 flights of stairs to descend. Unfortunately, the Metro system is not very accessible so most of the time there are lots of stairs to deal with.
We only had about 4-5 stops before getting off and heading to the Chapel. On the way, we caught our first glimpse of the Seine River (at least on this trip).
It was just a few more blocks to get to Sainte Chapelle.
It was built in the mid-13th century by Saint Louis to house the Holy Crown of Thorns, pieces of the True Cross as well as other relics from the Passion. These now rest in the large shrine on the 2nd floor of the chapel.
For an 360 degree look at the chapel, here’s a short video.
We only spent about 30 minutes in the chapel before heading toward the Eiffel tower for lunch. Our friends from the Ranch, Joe and Janet, are in Paris on a tour and we met them and their friends, for lunch.
I asked Peter not too long ago if he misses our house and he said absolutely not. But, we both miss our friends from the Ranch so it was great to see Joe and Janet. How cool is it that our trips overlapped. We had a delicious Italian lunch at Mokus L’Ecureuil, which translates to Mokus the Squirrel. I’m so glad I didn’t know that before I selected that restaurant. The food was delicious and the company amazing!
It was wonderful to see friends from home and to meet a couple of new friends. After a lovely lunch of pizza and lasagna (for Peter), Joe, Janet, Cheryl and Gary headed to the Eiffel Tower for their 2:00 ride to the top. Peter and I followed at a much slower pace, but only got as far as the plaza overlook.
Then it was back on the Metro for the ride back to the ‘hood. When we arrived, we had just enough room in our tummies for a bit of dessert at a café a few steps from our flat. Peter’s blood levels of ice cream were dangerously low, so he had a few scoops while I had Moelleux au Chocolat with a scoop of ice cream.
Since we ate way too much food this afternoon, we’ll have sandwiches for dinner. We’ll probably take a little walk later to test out Peter’s new walker, which, I need to pick up. So, we’ll chat again tomorrow. Love to all. L&P
The picture of the croissants is my new scene saver… I would have to try one or maybe two of each pastry in that case.
Haven’t had one yet…maybe tomorrow.
OMG……..those look fabulous! Thank you for posting such delicious looking pastries. I can only imagine. Thanks for the photos of Janet and Joe so that there is “proof” that they made it! I would think that all those stained glass windows are giving you some creative thoughts……………………….
Actually Janet told me that you needed proof of life that I hadn’t somehow mutilated my husband. He tried out his walker tonight and it was a bit rough between the cobblestone sidewalks, the small tables/chairs all over from the cafes and the million people on the street. I think it will be easier for him once we get out of the city. I think we’re going to try a croissant for breakfast tomorrow. We haven’t had one yet. Desiree told me she made that picture her screen saver.