The Long Walk

After the Louvre, we decided to walk down Champs-Elysees Ave to the Arc de Triomphe. I didn't know what was in store for us as we walked down the street. I think I was expecting to take a walk down history to a place where Napoleon's funeral took place. However, instead we found a beautiful park and a street full of shops.

So we took our time and shopped in a few of the crowded stores. And then we finally reached the Arc de Triomphe and decided it wasn't necessary to cross the large round-a-bout to be able to stand directly under it. Not only is that round-a-bout one of the most dangerous in the world, but it was super crowded underneathe the arch. So we passed and after taking a few photos decided to walk back down the street in search of food.

Me infront of Arc de Triomphe

However, of course when you are in dire need for something, you can NEVER find it. So we just kept walking...and walking...finally our adverturous selves took hold and we saw a glittering gold dome and decided to check it out. It ended up being the golden dome of which Napoleon is buried and there was also a large army celebration taking place outside. However, instead of checking out those festivities, we kept walking to find Rodin's Museum.

At Rodin's house we found many of his famous sculptures. "The Thinker", the "Prisoners" and "The Gates of Hell." He also made some very beautiful sculptures of men and women. But the museum was very nice because it was small, quiet, simple and very beautiful. It also had a lovely garden where Lauren and I were about to find some food and rest our tired feet.

"The Thinker," the original is actually very small

After leaving Rodin's House, Lauren and I walked back to Notre Dame. This time we just sat infront of her. This was one thing I loved about Europe...just being able to sit and stare at the magnificient and beautiful buildings like Notre Dame.