Paris 13.11.2012

This morning we caught the bus to Opera, which is close to the centre of Paris - where we tried to change our Traveller's Cheques again without success (unless we wanted to pay commission - which we were advised we wouldn't have to pay). We then walked around the Left Bank, which is the artistic centre off Paris, which is a really interesting quarter. There was even a man playing a piano on one of the corners. We then went to the Musee d'Orsay, which is in an old train station. Here we saw works by Monet, Van Gough and Rodin, and many other sculptures and paintings. From the Museum we rode in what would be called a Tuk Tuk in Asia, to the Eiffel Tower, where while we waited for our visit to the top, we had ham & cheese crepes. The visit to the top of the Eiffel Tower was fantastic - such a long way up!! Unfortunately, the weather had turned quite cold and misty, so the view from the top wasn't as good as it could have been, but it was definitely well worth it. John, who has developed a fear of heights even enjoyed it !!