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Paris Overview |
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May 22, 1998 |
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Eiffel Tower (anyone need this introduction?). It puts only 50 lbs. of pressure per square inch on the ground, and moves more vertically (6 inches) than horizontally (4 inches) as the temperature changes from cold to hot. |
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The Arc de Triomphe. Built to celebrate Napoleon's military successes, it wasn't completed until 1836, after his demise (and death). It is the customary starting point for victory celebrations and parades. |
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Perhaps the most famous site in Paris, at least for our family. The Haagen-Dazs on the Avenue des Champs-Elysees. These two customers have been waiting 3 and a half years to get reacquainted with this product. |
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The Tuileries Garden, between the Place de la Concorde and the Louvre. As we were walking, Michael saw this statue and recognized Pericles from Athens (we have a little statue of him on a shelf at home). |
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This was an interesting surprise for us. On top of the Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel (near the Louvre) are four horses, which we learned were Napoleon's war spoils from St. Marks in Venice (which we saw a few days ago). |
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Well, for us, no visit to Paris is complete without dinner at the Pizza Hut down the road from the Opera Garnier. Tonight, they were handing out free masks, displayed by these unidentified customers. |
