Although Carol thought we had set a record for walking in Rome, a new record was set today in Paris. The stops today included Norte Dame Cathedral, a tour of the Seine River which took us by the Louvre, the Musee d'Orsay, and the Eiffel Tower. Aside from the river tour we also walked through the Sarbonne University, the church of St Eustache, the Pompidou Center, Champs Elysees, and finally the Arc de Triomphe that was erected in honor of Napoleon victories. Unlike Rome, Paris has an excellent, extensive subway system which is not only clean but also very efficient --- it makes Rome's system look like a 3rd world variation of public transportation. Note, none of these sights would have been possible in a day's time had we not been with people who were intimately familiar with the city and the subway system, i.e. the advantage of dedicated tour guides who happen to be relatives.
