Day 16

I'm a little behind due to my weekend in Spain, (I'll post on that next) but because it was the start of our free weekend we had a shorter walk to accommodate some early flights. We saw the modern side of Paris and visited the financial district at La Defense.   

This is the modern "arch" Notice there is no arch at all. But it's an office building as well.

There are random art installments all over the place here. This one was my favorite. Side note, the area of all those trees in the background is a cemetery. 

We were promised a "surprise" at the end of the walk this day. It turned out to be a ride on the carousel for a reduced rate of 1 euro.. wah wah.  This is me and my friend Jonathan looking a little too big to ride on the horses. Oh yeah and wearing a dress was a bad idea. I definitely should have sat side saddle...

Afterward I headed back to the hotel, grabbed a crepe from across the street, and got back on the metro to head to the airport. 

I don't have time to post about Barcelona, but I will do that tonight when I return from our walk! 

P.S. Mom, when I get back I could desperately use a pedicure :) so I hope you have some time for a little mother daughter bonding!