I loved the open bus tour… it was fabulous with three routes that touch each other at some point . I did all three and would happily do them again. A great way to get oriented… but.. sometimes I take notes and never actually get to write the post. this would be one of those times so please, do not read on…

Expecting an overcast day I left wrapped in a warm jacket and sweater only to arrive at street level to find it raining. Back upstairs to get a coat and for some inexplicable reason I did not rethink the open bus part of the tour.

Of course between this and the big city I think this line has a better route. I wanted to go up to SACRE COUR and on this line I can. Only it’s raining so I am rethinking and

Lunch. Shopping. Onto the red line. Crooked house at gard de nord. Train station

Must return to check out the indoor market near train station – Marché Saint Quentin

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How cool to be upstairs on the open air bus when it drives right under, or is it through, the EIFEL TOWER

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Situated finally in the front single raised seat by the driver I am happy with the view and the warmth. It has stopped raining but it’s hard to say for how long. But I do see bright skies ahead.

I hopped off at the last stop in the 11th arrondissement and met my new friend at Auberge Pyrenees Cevennes… Delicious

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And a lovely walk home.