Our last day in Paris

Catchy title but accurate. We wrapped up our trip yesterday with a tour of the Opera House, and a night tour of the Parisian landmarks in this quite aptly named City of Lights. Of course the highlight for the night was the Eiffel Tower. The Opera House reflects the opulence and focus on social status that demonstrated the prowess of the French colonizing ambitions, and accomplishments of the Napoleonic conquests of that time. France has alternated from monarchy and popular, some may say mob rule, from the 18th century on and it’s architecture was borne through these turbulent epochs, with some magnificent buildings and their purposes modified, based on who ruled, thus a royally inspired vision may of ultimately have been deconstructed for a more utilitarian structure. In any case, this great city is indeed a singular example of the heights of western culture. Back to Seattle today leave at 1:20 PM get home at 3:00 PM so and hour 40 minutes piece of cake, or an eclair yum. Lots of pics inside the opulent Opera House. Picture of the door where the Phantom had his box to be close to his lover, a singer in the Opera. Pictures of the Seine, and Amy at Margeaux’s favorite French Restaurant, Chez Janou.