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Paris: Our first stop was the Sacre-Coeur Basilica in the Montmarte District.
Paris: Our first stop was the Sacre-Coeur Basilica in the Montmarte District. 		Katie and Linda at the Sacre-Coeur.
Katie and Linda at the Sacre-Coeur.		 From the upper levels of the Sacre-Coeur Basilica.
From the upper levels of the Sacre-Coeur Basilica. 		From the Montmarte heights.
From the Montmarte heights.
Linda after an endless climb to the top of Sacre-Coeur.
Linda after an endless climb to the top of Sacre-Coeur. 		The crowded Rue de Steinkerque in the shadow of the Sacre-Coeur.
The crowded Rue de Steinkerque in the shadow of the Sacre-Coeur. 		Why we liberated Paris in '44.
Why we liberated Paris in '44.		 The Cafe du Theatre and the 8aHuit (8toEight) Supermarche around the corner from our hotel.
The "Cafe du Theatre" and the "8aHuit" (8toEight) Supermarche around the corner from our hotel.
One of the earliest metro entrances is this art nouveau example in the Pigalle district.
One of the earliest metro entrances is this art nouveau example in the Pigalle district. 		The Arc de Triomphe was the starting point for our walk to the Eiffel Tower.
The Arc de Triomphe was the starting point for our walk to the Eiffel Tower. 		Architecture along our walk. Our first day I was shooting anything that stayed still long enough.
Architecture along our walk. Our first day I was shooting anything that stayed still long enough. 		Our walk to the Eiffel Tower took us along Avenue Marceau.
Our walk to the Eiffel Tower took us along Avenue Marceau.
Taking a breather before the final push on our walk to the Eiffel Tower.
Taking a breather before the final push on our walk to the Eiffel Tower. 		Katie under the shadow of the Eiffel Tower.
Katie under the shadow of the Eiffel Tower. 		Food stand near the Eiffel Tower.
Food stand near the Eiffel Tower. 		Still in Paris.
Still in Paris.
Katie on the Passerelle Leopold-Sedar-Senghor with our padlock.
Katie on the Passerelle Leopold-Sedar-Senghor with our padlock. 		Attaching our padlock to the footbridge.
Attaching our padlock to the footbridge. 		After walking all morning, we realized that the water taxi was a better option.
After walking all morning, we realized that the water taxi was a better option. 		The ornate Pont Alexandre III (1900).
The ornate Pont Alexandre III (1900).
Nymphs of the Seine relief on the Pont Alexandre III.
"Nymphs of the Seine" relief on the Pont Alexandre III.		 The Louvre and Pont Royal as seen from the water taxi.
The Louvre and Pont Royal as seen from the water taxi. 		Looking downriver from the water taxi.
Looking downriver from the water taxi. 		The Cathedrale de Notre Dame.
The Cathedrale de Notre Dame.
Kiosk along the Seine.
Kiosk along the Seine. 		Enjoying a bowl of latte at the Coquelicot boulangerie & patisserie on rue des Abbesses
Enjoying a bowl of latte at the "Coquelicot" boulangerie & patisserie on rue des Abbesses		 The essentials: Vins - Bieres - Cocktails
The essentials: "Vins - Bieres - Cocktails"		 Paris: Sunset wasn't until 10:30 PM so we tended to eat much later in the evening.
Paris: Sunset wasn't until 10:30 PM so we tended to eat much later in the evening.
The specials board at the cafe where we ate our second night.
The specials board at the cafe where we ate our second night. 		Pegged pants and pointed shoes are standard men's business attire in Paris.
Pegged pants and pointed shoes are standard men's business attire in Paris. 		I finally figured out that this meant don't walk.
I finally figured out that this meant "don't walk."		 Lunch in the Montmarte district.
Lunch in the Montmarte district.
Scooters are plentiful and are parked anywhere their drivers can find a spot.
Scooters are plentiful and are parked anywhere their drivers can find a spot.		 Finding your way around town requires an understanding of the excellent Metro system.
Finding your way around town requires an understanding of the excellent Metro system. 		Gare du Nord Paris: From this track you can take the Eurostar directly to London. Very tempting.
Gare du Nord Paris: From this track you can take the Eurostar directly to London. Very tempting. 		Versailles: The RER station in Versailles. We took the train with our bicycle group from Paris to Versailles.
Versailles: The RER station in Versailles. We took the train with our bicycle group from Paris to Versailles.
Versailles: Our bicycle group assembles in the courtyard of a church (Eglise de Notre Dame de Versailles).
Versailles: Our bicycle group assembles in the courtyard of a church (Eglise de Notre Dame de Versailles). 		Versailles: Katie in the market with our bikes from Fat Tire. Please note the fresh baguettes in the basket on my bike.
Versailles: Katie in the market with our bikes from Fat Tire. Please note the fresh baguettes in the basket on my bike. 		Versailles: Linda giving English lessons to one of the vendors at the farmer's market.
Versailles: Linda giving English lessons to one of the vendors at the farmer's market. 		Versailles: Detail of vendor stall at the market.
Versailles: Detail of vendor stall at the market.
Versailles: We pedaled down this beautiful path on the palace grounds.
Versailles: We pedaled down this beautiful path on the palace grounds.		 Versailles: Marie Antoinette's Maison de la Reine at her hamlet.
Versailles: Marie Antoinette's "Maison de la Reine" at her hamlet.		 Versailles: The Tour de Marlborough at Marie Antoinette's Hameu de la Reine.
Versailles: "The Tour de Marlborough" at Marie Antoinette's "Hameu de la Reine."		 Versailles: A group of typical touristes Americains pose for a snapshot.
Versailles: A group of typical "touristes Americains" pose for a snapshot.
Versailles: The palace grounds from the rear.
Versailles: The palace grounds from the rear. 		Why starving French citizens revolted.
Why starving French citizens revolted. 		Ste Mere-Eglise: The historic Norman church in the center of town.
Ste Mere-Eglise: The historic Norman church in the center of town. 		The real story of the paratrooper on the steeple (see caption).
The real story of the paratrooper on the steeple (see caption).
Detail from the stained-glass window commemorating the 25th anniversary of the liberation of the town by the 82nd Airborne.
Detail from the stained-glass window commemorating the 25th anniversary of the liberation of the town by the 82nd Airborne.		 Ste Mere-Eglise: A US Sherman tank on display at the Airborne Museum
Ste Mere-Eglise: A US Sherman tank on display at the Airborne Museum		 Ste Mere-Eglise: This C47 was an actual veteran of D-Day, having hauled paratroopers and towed a Horsa glider.
Ste Mere-Eglise: This C47 was an actual veteran of D-Day, having hauled paratroopers and towed a Horsa glider.		 Near Utah Beach. Fans of Band of Brothers will recognize some of these names.
Near Utah Beach. Fans of "Band of Brothers" will recognize some of these names.
The approach to Utah Beach. The English Channel is on the other side of the dune.
The approach to Utah Beach. The English Channel is on the other side of the dune. 		Utah Beach: Our superb guide, Ellwood von Siebold, explains the tactics.
Utah Beach: Our superb guide, Ellwood von Siebold, explains the tactics.		 Pointe du Hoc looking east towards Utah Beach.
Pointe du Hoc looking east towards Utah Beach. 		The surface of Point du Hoc is cratered from pre-invasion bombardment by Allied planes.
The surface of Point du Hoc is cratered from pre-invasion bombardment by Allied planes.
Rusting German barbed wire is a reminder that this picturesque spot was once the most dangerous place on Earth.
Rusting German barbed wire is a reminder that this picturesque spot was once the most dangerous place on Earth. 		Pointe du Hoc: Empty German gun emplacement.
Pointe du Hoc: Empty German gun emplacement. 		Where we paid the price.
Where we paid the price. 		Omaha Beach
Omaha Beach
Omaha Beach Dog Green Sector: These heights were infested with German machine gunners on D-Day.
Omaha Beach Dog Green Sector: These heights were infested with German machine gunners on D-Day.		 Omaha Beach: This gun emplacement defended the Vierville exit road.
Omaha Beach: This gun emplacement defended the Vierville exit road. 		What it cost. A small section of the American Cemetery in Colleville-sur-mer.
What it cost. A small section of the American Cemetery in Colleville-sur-mer. 		Looking down on the right flank of Omaha Beach from the German perspective.
Looking down on the right flank of Omaha Beach from the German perspective.
Ste Mere Eglise: Even the window of this Pharmacie pays homage to the liberators.
Ste Mere Eglise: Even the window of this Pharmacie pays homage to the liberators.		 Carentan: The WWI monument in the town square. GIs from Omaha and Utah beaches linked up in this town.
Carentan: The WWI monument in the town square. GIs from Omaha and Utah beaches linked up in this town. 		Mont Saint-Michel abbey.
Mont Saint-Michel abbey. 		Mont Saint-Michel
Mont Saint-Michel
Mont Saint-Michel: The narrow streets of the abbey are filled with shops (and tourists).
Mont Saint-Michel: The narrow streets of the abbey are filled with shops (and tourists).		 Mont Saint-Michel
Mont Saint-Michel		 Katie overlooking the vast plain surrounding the abbey.
Katie overlooking the vast plain surrounding the abbey. 		St Malo on the English Channel
St Malo on the English Channel
On the beach at St. Malo
On the beach at St. Malo		 Buildings along the channel-front.
Buildings along the channel-front. 		St Malo: Rooftops of the old city.
St Malo: Rooftops of the old city. 		St. Malo: In search of a Guinness.
St. Malo: In search of a Guinness.
St Malo: Sunset over the Fort National.
St Malo: Sunset over the Fort National.		 A refueling mishap on the road from St. Malo to Amboise.
A "refueling mishap" on the road from St. Malo to Amboise.		 Amboise: Old world charm sometimes means hauling luggage up a staircase like this one.
Amboise: "Old world charm" sometimes means hauling luggage up a staircase like this one. 		Katie in our room in Amboise.
Katie in our room in Amboise.
Amboise: Linda giving directions to our excellent guide, Nicolas, of Freemove Segway Centre.
Amboise: Linda giving directions to our excellent guide, Nicolas, of Freemove Segway Centre.		 Katie and our tour guide Nicolas of Freemove Segway Centre.
Katie and our tour guide Nicolas of Freemove Segway Centre.		 Rolling thunder: cruising along the Loire River.
Rolling thunder: cruising along the Loire River.		 The destination of our Segway wine tour was the Caves Duhard a winery inside a cave created by quarried stone .
The destination of our Segway wine tour was the "Caves Duhard" a winery inside a cave created by quarried stone .
Our tour took us deep into the wine storage caves. Each bin held a different year's vintage.
Our tour took us deep into the wine storage caves. Each bin held a different year's vintage. 		So, here I am. Tasting wine. In a cave. In France.
So, here I am. Tasting wine. In a cave. In France. 		A completely unique wine-tasting experience at the Caves Duhard.
A completely unique wine-tasting experience at the "Caves Duhard". 		The narrow streets of Amboise.
The narrow streets of Amboise.
The Loire River approaches the town of Amboise.
The Loire River approaches the town of Amboise.		 The cliffside houses of Amboise.
The cliffside houses of Amboise.		 In case you still have any Euros left, the duty-free mall at CDG has Dior, Prada, Gucci, and this champagne and caviar bar.
In case you still have any Euros left, the duty-free mall at CDG has Dior, Prada, Gucci, and this champagne and caviar bar.

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joseantonio17-Aug-2014 20:18
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