Paris Day 3

Today was spent in the Latin Quarter after another visit to Notre Dame - this time on high! There was a long queue to climb up to the top of the bell tower, but we endured it (standing in drizzling rain) and it was well worth the wait and the climb. The circular stair well seemed to extend on forever, but finally we emerged to a dazzling view all over Paris. There was also the opportunity to see the big bell and wooden structure supporting it.

We were ready for a coffee after all that climbing, so we wandered around and found the lovely Place Maubert where we settled in for a rest and some people watching. There was a great selection of little shops - a boulangerie, charcuterie, fromagerie etc - so we got some bread, ham and cheese and found another little park to have a picnic in.

Then on to the Museum of the Middle Ages in the Abbey de Cluny - an amazing collection of buildings and artefacts dating back to gallo-roman times. We then wandered around the St Germain/Latin quarter and Michael bought himself a little satchel (which will be better than the big back pack) and a light rain jacket. We also bought a necklace for me - as a 25th wedding anniversary present.

We wandered back to the Seine, then found St Chapelle - but the long queue deterred us this time - so we headed back to the apartment for another home-cooked meal of meat, salad and potatoes. I've picked up a sore throat and runny nose, so I've opted for a quiet night and so has Mary - while the men have gone out to explore the funicular up Mont Matre.