Paris 2009: Wed-Thursday, March 11-12

Our flight to France on AF373, an Airbus 330. Smooth flight, not too full, with great service, food, and wine.

Walking around the neighborhood of our motel shortly after arrival.

This is the building of Phantom of the Opera fame.

Jet-lagged and rumpled, but at least in Paris!

A statue of Napoleon dressed as Caesar on top of an obelisk made from melted-down cannons.

After dinner, a stroll to the Arc de Triomphe where a military ceremony was taking place.

Sculpture detail on the arch.

France's Unknown Soldier is buried at the Arc.

France's Unknown Soldier, buried here since just after WWI.