We spent the main part of the day visiting the Il-de-la-Cite and Il-de-St Louis. After spending the best part of two hours in the Conciergerie which was part of the Royal Palace and later used to hold prisoners during the revolution. Nearly 3,000 were executed during this period. There was also an exhibition of a variety of sculptures and other art forms in the basement.
We then had lunch in a nearby restaurant. I had an egg dish which was two poached eggs cooked in a blue cheese sauce and Ian had a huge cheese pizza. Both were very decadent and rich.
After lunch we walked up through Rue St. Louis looking in the shops along the way. Later we went over to Notre Dame and shuffled through with the rest of the crowd. Ian was determined to find the brass star that marks the spot where all the distances in France are measured from which we finally found in front of the main entrance to the Cathedral. Very small marker.
The metro was packed as we came home today around 4.30. Lots of people loaded with shopping and many dragging their cases up and down the metro stairs, obviously going off for the Christmas break. It must be school holidays this week as we have seen many children out and about during the day with their parents. Santa's are doing a roaring trade having their photos taken and we even saw one in a wheelchair begging. Well, I guess with so many beggars around, you need a gimmick to get attention.
It has been much colder today. Apparently snowing in Lyon so just maybe we will get some snow here. It is very overcast.
We just read the news online and saw about the quakes again in Christchurch. Haven't heard anything from Guy and Rae so just hoping that they are okay. They have only just moved back into their house after repairs were completed.
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