Beautiful Montmartre

Our Paris host, Horia, went above and beyond yesterday when I asked her if there was a computer store in Montmartre so I could pick up a new charging cord. She didn’t just tell me where the store is, she actually bought the cord for me, so I’m up and running again. Yeah!!

We left Brussels this morning and had a short, 90-minute ride to Paris.

Nora entertaining herself during the ride.

It took about 20 minutes to get to the flat where Horia was waiting for us to drop off luggage. It was great not to have to mess with storing it in lockers at the train station until we could check in. Horia is a delightful woman who actually lives in Bordeaux, about 3 hours away by train. She only comes to Paris when she has guests in the flat.

Tell me this living room doesn’t look Parisian.

After leaving the flat, we headed up the hill to the Basilica of Sacre Couer.

It’s a little crooked. I guess I was too tired from my walk up the hill to hold the camera straight.

We first did the 30-minute petite train ride to get a look at the Montmartre neighborhood without walking. Then it was time for lunch in Place du Tertre, the artists’ corner.

Christina loved her spaghetti carbonara and it had been way too long since I had a pizza.
Drew enjoyed her bacon burger and Nora liked her first European pizza.
I especially enjoyed my Porn Star martini made with passion fruit.

After lunch we strolled through the shops until it was time to check in again at the flat.

Paris from the Sacre Couer overlook.

Tonight, we’re doing laundry, having a light dinner and playing a rousing game of Go Fish. It should be a great time.

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