The Eiffel Tower-Going UP
Saturday morning we braved the crowds to finally see the Eiffel Tower up close
and personal. Just like everything in France, it doesn’t look that big in pictures
but when you get up to it, it’s HUGE! Honestly I did not expect to like it as much
as I did. For a big metal structure it’s quite beautiful. And even nonprofessional
photographers can get amazing pictures of this thing. You will probably get sick
of all the pictures, Rock got sick of me taking all of them. I would ask him a
question and then see a good shot and stop to take it while he kept walking and
talking…to himself. But there were just so many great shots. I’m sure the family
photographer, Sam Hymas, could teach me a thing or two about quantity vs.
quality.
but when you get up to it, it’s HUGE! Honestly I did not expect to like it as much
as I did. For a big metal structure it’s quite beautiful. And even nonprofessional
photographers can get amazing pictures of this thing. You will probably get sick
of all the pictures, Rock got sick of me taking all of them. I would ask him a
question and then see a good shot and stop to take it while he kept walking and
talking…to himself. But there were just so many great shots. I’m sure the family
photographer, Sam Hymas, could teach me a thing or two about quantity vs.
quality.
Believe it or not, I think this was a light day for tourists because of all the
bad weather.
We decided to skip the lines for the elevators and walk up the stairs. 330
steps to the first upper level and then 370 more to the 2nd upper level!
We earned our crepes that day!
Here’s the view from the first level of the Champs de Mars
Our view was cluttered by
preparations for a big soccer tournament happening a few days later.
So here is an uncluttered view for you.
I love the buildings and square trees all over Paris.
A cool display showing all the different ways they have lit
up the Eiffel Tower.
Another view of the flooding Seine. One of these boats was
going to take us down the river on a romantic evening cruise.
Mother Nature had other plans.
Panoramic view of the Seine
View from the North
We left the tower to go tour the Paris Opera House and then
came back that evening to watch it light up.
came back that evening to watch it light up.
Got this one on the way.
More flooding…
Even though there were signs that warned, “For your own
safety, please do not buy from street vendors,” Rock
risked his life to buy me some roses.
Some beautiful wildlife in the park below.
For five minutes at the top of every hour the Eiffel Tower
Sparkles!
Thank you for taking me to see the Eiffel Tower, Rock.
Short n Sweet 
These are so spectacular! good job!
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