The Louvre and a Chocolate Walk

Today, we started bright and early to go to the Louvre.  The Louvre is absolutely massive and there was no way we could hit all the highlights in the half-day or so we had here.  However, we did manage to see the Mona Lisa, Winged Victory of Samothrace,  and Venus de Milo, three of the most famous works of art here.  We also managed to see other impressive works by Raphael, Da Vinci, Titian, and Delacroix, to name a few artists. The buildings that comprise the Louvre were also very impressive - the Glass Pyramid and the Richelieu wing were particularly memorable.    

Next, we went on "a chocolate walk" - we visited several bakeries and chocolate shops and enjoyed some of the best sweets that Paris has to offer - we bought eclairs, macarons, and chocolate from different stores.  I also bought a box of chocolate to send back with my brother so my parents can experience a taste of Paris.  

Although we had a rocky start, I came to enjoy Paris a lot.  The people here seemed friendlier than in Italy and spoke more English to be sure.  In a way, I am relieved to be getting back to London tonight though - London feels like home after only three months.