Arc De Triomphe to the Louvre

What a way to start the day..-yes chocolate crossiants and coffee in P.j's in our room. We set off on the train, it was a half hour ride into Paris, we got off at Charles de Gauelle Etoile, at the Arc de triomphe. Omg, it was amazing with all the cars zipping around and horns going, we went and stood in the middle of it to get a better view, you have to go underground through a tunnel to get to it, very very nice, although was a tad edgy with the kids, Maddie was in her pram, but Lachie was still walking, very busy place. We thought we would the make our way to the Louvre, walking down the avenue Des Champs Elysees, this was awesome, Maddie and I went into Louis Vutton, Paul and Lachie went into the Farrai shop,  we walked along and took it all in, although it was amazing, it proved to be challenging with the kids, they were tired, or hungry or needed a toilet, so 3 hours later we are half way!! With all that said we made our way to the Louvre, walked through the Jardin Des Tuileries ( gardens with fountains and beautiful) Lachie had managed a powernap and Maddie was next into the pram. Got some incredible photos along the way, we saw te Eiffel tower from a distance and Lachie bought a statue of it, can't wait to see it tomorrow.
So into the Louvre we go, and yes, it was the most incredible place, we saw the Mona Lisa, and had a tour round, I then took then took the kids to have something to eat, so Paul could have a look at what he wanted to see, as there were stairs and Maddie was running around, not the place to run when, 25000 people go through every day, we were lucky to get in ahead of the que, as we had a pram, and the guy said come straight through...
Time got away and before we new it, it was time for home, so another adventure getting back on the train and to home again. Paul got the directions, as we need to change trains on this journey, as we made our way.....what a mission trying to get through the crowds at peak hour, but we did it, with 2 kids, I think we deserve a medal. The French do not go out of their way to help you or move, so head down and pram first to get anywhere.
We got off at the shopping centre and got a few things, beer and champagne lol and by this time it was already 7.30, no cooking for us tonight, straight to a restaurant for a well earnt pizza and wine!
Out and about again tomorrow.....
Stace :)
P.s we are having a great time :)