Notre Dame ....probably the most happening place in Paris

On my 2nd night in Paris, I met up with Xian-Jun, who happened to be there for meetings too. hahaha..........it is purely concidental, we didn't plan it that way. Although we only had 1 night and 1 day before he set off for Italy, it was fun exploring this romantic city together

One of our favourite places has got to be the Notre Dame. When I went there for a visit 2 years ago, it was a very hectic stopover and I didn't have much time to walk around. This time, I saw it in a totally different light. As dusk falls and with so few people around, I feel that it is the best way to see this interesting and awe-inspiring architecture. Only pity is I could not see the stained glass, which was said to be the most beautiful in France, inside the Cathedral.

Across the street, the atmostphere is so different. There are musicians performing on the street, lotsa pubs and restaurants selling different kinds of yummy food, and a few tourist traps popping up here and there. Very very lively place!!

Okie....tired again.....zzz time soon. Will post more next time. Beginning to think perhaps Facebook is a better portal to post all that photo .......Blogging is slow....but hmm blogging every Sunday night has become abit of a ritual too....

The Famous Notre Dame, looking very impressive in the dark

Intricate carvings on the exterior of Notre Dame. Can you imagine how long it would take to complete the whole cathedral? Simply amazing....


More complicated looking carvings

Street musicians by the river near Notre Dame. They have definitely captured the attention of a huge crowd.

This cute couple caught my eyes as they cuddle together to enjoy the music in this cold cold night...

Street scenes at Notre Dame. How I wish I was staying at this part of Paris, rather than the minscule budget hotel at the outskirts of Paris....

There is alot of such cafes in France and I like nothing more than to enjoy a cup of hot latte and a good book while I was there.

For once I tried to exercise restraint at all those tempting tourist traps so as to save $$ for my LV/ Longchamp bags. hehe.......I succeeded......but end up nvr buy anything for colleags and friends. Oops.....feel a tiny bit bad.