Pompidou

The Pompidou was not built the last time I was here...but then, modern art wasn't invented yet either.  The building is spectacular and the view from the top (3 E just to go to the top) is magnificent (see Eiffel Tower shot).  One of the exhibitions was Matisse--not a big fan so I didn't care. Nicole likes video art (whatever the name for that is) so we did like that exhibit. This museum is one of the more civilized ones, being open until 10 every night. Actually, most museums are open that late one night a week at least. An afternoon trip was perfect--I was happy with my first crepe and cafe au lait.  After the museum, I had paella at a Spanish restaurant.  I am starting to think the French are tired of French cuisine.  I am convinced Nicole had beef tongue with her couscous but she pretended it was prime rib.

I am confessing that I do use the towel warmer to dry my clothes. For some reason, I actually believed this washer/dryer combo would dry clothes but what "dry" means is you don't have to hand wring them. I am sure using the towel warmer is against the law but wet clothes do not dry overnight in this damp environment.

Other than that and changing from a 9 E seat to a 12 E seat at the Opera, I think I have been a law-abiding tourist.  Tomorrow is the Louvre, though, so stay tuned.