Day 7, Paris, September 26th


Fairly relaxed day, as our feet are still killing us. We got lost on the metro several times too.  Also note from last night, I called Reiter a Grammar Nazi in from of our German roommates, which was a bit embarrassing.  They seemed not to notice. It was a hot night an we had to leave our window open and listen to cars and people bustle by.  Despite this, got fine sleep.

Woke up, went straight to catacombs.  Waited in line for about an hour, shared a loaf of bread, got in at about 10:40. Who's creepy idea was this, but very cool.  Also, Paris has a ton of tunnels, which is awesome.  First time I have seen a skeleton/touched human bones/held a skull and recited Shakespeare.

After catacombs went to Eiffel tower.  Climbed up as high as possible with stairs (2nd platform) then took train to top. Nice view!  Then back to bottom.  I napped in the park while Andrew read.

Then we headed to a department store/supermarket. Got some premade food, baguette, cheese, wine, fruit, and had dinner in the park.  Watched the tower light up.  Also, every hour on the hour after sunset, tiny bulbs all over it go off randomly.  Very pretty.  Reuter finished reading Ender's Game and loved it.

Walked across bridge, then took metro home.  Passed by some fountains and

Two overviews - first, my feet are really entertaining looking.  I've drained and bandaged both pinky toes, and I just grained and bandaged a newer blister beneath my big toe.  Using soap and such, hopefully all will go well.  Will start tightening shoes to see if that helps.  For both Reiter and I, the heels of our feet are killing us.  I have been limping everywhere.

Second, today marks the third time Reiter was scammed!  In the UK a fast talking guy spent about 5 minutes convincing Reiter he was a vet and just needed a few pounds to make some sort of deadline.  Earlier, he happily gave a few Euros to the "Association for deaf and mute children and orphans."  Then, most recently, he decided to buy a light up toy.  He said that he was going to spend 2.50 on it.  He successfully talked the guy down from 7 euros to 3.  We walked away, and the guy came up to us and agreed to 2.50.  The transaction was made.  I was so proud, until Reiter noticed that the container was empty.  Luckily, I think he has learned his lesson this time!  No more giving money to people on the street.

11pm, signing out.  Hopefully tomorrow we can make up for the laziness of today, and my feet will be back in operation.

Location: Paris, France

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