Nine hours on our feet today!

A bit of a wet day today so we opted for indoor activities. Started off with the amazing Musee d’Orsay…queued for about an hour among a sea of umbrellas. Spent several hours here – including lunch at a table right in front of the iconic clock….

From there we walked across the river and all around the Louvre building- we didn’t queue up here as we spent most of a day here last time – instead made our way through the Tuileries Garden and on to L’Orangarie to see Momet’s lilies. We were lucky to go in just an hour before closing, meaning that crowds had thinned. Loitered in the main rooms until closing and managed to get time in there on our own – couldn’t take our eyes off them – sadly no photos allowed. If the weather is kind we are hoping to go to Giverney tomorrow to view their inspiration.

Headed back via the metro in peak hour – felt like overheated tinned sardines by the time we reached our stop – but an incredibly efficient (and dry) way to get across town.

Had dinner in a local restaurant both facing out wards watching everyone scurry home in the rain – just as well we don’t live here – I don’t think we’d ever go home – we’d just sit in cafes every night, sip wine and watch the world go by!