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It was an early start (made easier due to the early sunrise). We found our way to The Louvre in good time and managed to enter just after opening. \u00a0We also experienced rain for the first time on our trip.
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Before the crowds arrived, we met Lisa Geraldine aka Mona Lisa.
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Venus De Milo<\/p>\n

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\nTrekking around museums is tough work. Time for a coffee and crepe.<\/p>\n

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\nWhat the chances? Nikki found a tennis racquet used and signed by Rafael Nadal in a sports shop.<\/p>\n

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Replenished it was time for a walk along The Seine….<\/p>\n

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\nAnd then a cruise.<\/p>\n

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And then it was time to ascend the Eiffel Tower<\/p>\n

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Home is that way-ish<\/p>\n

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\nView is Paris towards Place de la Concorde<\/p>\n

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Dinner and drinks to round off an amazing day<\/p>\n

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It was an early start (made easier due to the early sunrise). We found our way to The Louvre in good time and managed to enter just after opening. \u00a0We also experienced rain for the first time on our trip. Before the crowds arrived, we met Lisa Geraldine aka Mona Lisa. 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