37,981 well placed steps...

Our Parisian adventure will end with 37,981 well placed steps (for the most part). That's nearly 18 miles in total... in case you were wondering. ;) This doesn't include the miles on the metro!

We saw and captured photos of the sparkly Eiffel Tower one last time before we leave this beautiful city in the morning.

The sight and smell of fresh flowers NEVER gets old.

I loved how we could see the Eiffel Tower nearly anywhere we were. Such a gorgeous city.

Check out the Arc de Triomphe in the background.

Wouldn't be the Red-Light District without women selling themselves in the windows. :( This neighborhood mostly made me sad.

Off to Holland tomorrow!

Bonne Nuit.

DAY TWO - Jefe & Lauren's BIG European Adventure!

Day Two = Major Success!!!

We started our day finding out Nolan Fenway Hanson decided to grace this world with his presence!! Last night at 7:45pm (Iowa-time) he entered this world weighing in at 6lbs 13oz. Whew. Can't believe I missed it, yet again! :( But will certainly smother him with plenty of love to make up for it once I return. :)

Jefe and I have concluded that we're a pretty good adventure team. Here's the evidence:

All before dinner we: 

-conquered the Parisien Metro

-visited the Tour Eiffel and Arc de Triomphe (wow!)

-peeked around the Louvre

-strolled down the Champs-Élysées

-been blown away by the intricate architecture of the Notre Dame

-picnic-ed in the courtyard/garden of the Palais Royale

-eaten our way through French cheese and croissants  

-walked 29,274 steps (or approximately 14 miles)

We're now off to explore Paris at night!