TGV train from Lausanne to Paris
Met Ian & Sharon at the Hotel Pavillon Opera at 5 pm, after catching a taxi from Gare de Lyons.
Went for a walk along the Seine River & travelled on the Metro underground (€1.80 per person each trip, no matter how far). Saw Notre Dame, the Eiffel Tower & other iconic Parisienne landmarks by night.
Outside the Louvre
Thursday
After an excellent continental breakfast at the hotel, we caught the Metro to Roland Garros to watch the French Open. First watched Isner & Sock from USA on a practice court. Then watched Tomic lose to Kokinnakis in an all Oz round 2 match. Then we caught the end of Bryan/Mattek-Sands beating Mirnyi/Bouchard in mixed doubles. Final game was Paes/Hingis, who still has class. An awesome experience & a dream come true.
In front of the practice court.
In front of Suzanne Lenglen Court
Friday
Caught Hop on Hop off bus to the main tourist attractions in Paris. The combo ticket included a great boat ride along the River Seine, which gave yet another perspective on this beautiful city. We went into Notre Dame Cathedral, which was absolutely awe-inspiring, & climbed the Eiffel Tower (too many steps to count, but worth it for the view!).
Arc de triomph where the traffic was chaotic.
A Roland Garros tennis ball hanging from the Eiffel Tower.
From platform 1
At the start of the boat trip
Dinner at Ian's choice, the Hard Rock Cafe with Rachael, a former student of Jane's.
Special thanks to Ian & Sharon for taking the time to meet us in Paris & making it a very memorable time that was not long enough!
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