Last day in Paris? time for shopping!

Having already seen the main sights I wanted to see in Paris, today was a sleep in day and then shopping. I started out with a nice sandwich at a neighboring sandwich shop. Tomato, Basil, and mozzarella all taste better on fresh french bread. Add a bit of olive oil and it's perfect.

For shopping I headed off to finda chocolate shop that I had read bout in a page on top 10 things to eat in Paris. The shop is located close to the Moulin Rouge. I didn't realize that until I got there. The lady running the shop was great. She wearks a plaid skirt and has pigtails. The chocolate in there was just incredible. Right after I walked in another couple walked in and apparently she knew them. She hugged them and was very welcoming. Turns out they live in Florida but spend 2 months here every year and always drop by. Once they were done it was my turn. I just went with the woman's advice and anything she made a gesture or sound of it being good I got two of. I can't tell you what they are but they're apparently good. I also got a couple of chocolate bars of differing varieties. These are easier because the description is printed on them. All loaded up, I headed out.

Then, about 1/2way up the street I realized i forgot the BRS caramels that I heard were so good. So back in i went. The woman greeted me again and i when I motioned to the caramels she pointed out the vanilla ones and handed me one to try. Oh wow! These things are good. I loaded up with more goodies, and another chocolate bar to be sure, and headed out again.

I then walked over to Loudree on Champs Elyssees. Simon had asked me to pick up some macaroons for him so this was my chance. The place was pretty normal looking, not a big festival type place I imagined. But I still got the macaroons. I played it safe with the flavors and got 2 boxes of ~18 macaroons - One for simon & one for me. I got two extras just to try them out and see how they were. The Citron one was perfect today with the sun out. The dark chocolate was also very tasty and had more of a solid center. I'm sure these will not last long.

After that I walked back home past the Eiffel Tower. I need to stop walking because my shins/ankles are killing me. It's been pretty painful today actually. Hopefully it'll get better or I'll go see the doc next week.

All in all, a pretty easy slow day. I am going to head back out now to the Eiffel Tower to try and be there at Sunset. Should be some good views and pictures.