Yesterday (Sunday) I went to Paris to visit Notre Dame Cathedral. The weather was absolutely gorgeous and the sun was actually out! This made the trip so much better since the stained glass windows were lit up and sparkling. I was amazed at how tall the Cathedral actually was inside and how beautiful it was. I was stupid and forgot my camera but the tour is free so I'll probably wind up going back when the weather is nice again.
I walked along the Seine River for a good hour or so through the city. Everyone was out running/jogging, roller-blading, riding bikes, or just walking their dogs. After coming out of a long tunnel, I swung back around into a park and wound up in front of the Louvre where the pyramid is located. Next I wandered around until I found a small cafe where I had a sandwich and some fries. Not really too much else to say other than the architecture here is amazing and the sun really lights up the whole city when it isn't cloudy. I'm looking forward to Spring.
Here is a picture of some street art I got for ten euro. It is actually much cooler in person.
I've Got the World on a String - Sinatra
If you have the chance, definitely visit the Cathedral and Chartres as well. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chartres_Cathedral
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The notion that recipe has been lost for the "Chartres Blue" color used in the stained glass windows there is an urban myth, but it really is quite an unusual and stunning hue for stained glass, almost purple-y blue. Very very beautiful.