Hit the wall today...

Back at our little apartment in the Marais district. We spent the day at the Musee D'Orsay and then wandered up to Napoleon's tomb and walked to the Arc de Triomphe. About half way up the Champs Elysees I hit a wall and felt like I couldn't go one more step. Yesterday was another full day as we went to Sacre C'oeur in the Montemarte district and did another full day of walking (with lots of cafe stops to people watch). We've been travelling with our friend Trish the last few days, although today along the Champs Elysees we said our goodbyes. She still had energy to shop and I alas was done for the day. She is off to London tomorrow and we have our last two days in Paris before we fly home on Friday.

Yesterday we were walking down a little street in Montemarte and I heard someone say Aidan's name. I looked back and there was a young boy in a cafe with his family. Turns out they're from Victoria and the boy and Aidan go to the same school (same grade and some same classes!) They also recognized us from the day before at the Tour de France because they were across the street from us and couldn't miss our signs and Canada paraphanelia. Had no idea that they actually knew us tho! After chatting for a bit, seems like we're even on the same flight back to Vancouver on Friday. Very small world indeed. Looking forward to getting home now. The trip is amazing, but it sure makes you realize what a wonderful place Canada is. Will probably spend the next few days exploring our very funky neighbourhood and doing some shopping before we have to say goodbye. More rest tonight to recharge the batteries for the last push before HOME :)