Day one is now a distant memory.  We left our home around nine thirty Wednesday morning to depart from Miami-Charlotte and then on to Paris.  I sat next to a sweet young Parisian couple who shared all kinds of tips and tidbits with me between Miami and Charlotte.  For example, I learned that it is French tradition for the man to wake up first so he can go out and source les croissants and bring them back to his lady for when she awakes.  We both turned to look at Joe sitting accross the aisle, sleeping.  Corentin then looked at me and said, "Don woree I will explain eet to eem".We finally found Studio "M"and it is just exactly as described, cute, modern and tres petite, located on Rue Yvonne Le Tac only steps away from the Metro station.  Did I mention how much I love Montmartre?  I will try.  All the streets are cobblestone and there is a sense of quaintness, where as other parts of Paris, such as around the Eiffel tower, feel grand and expansive.  I love the cafes and there are artists all over Montmartre!!  We enjoyed lunch at Cafe Carillon, close to our studio, then walked up up up to tour Sacre -Coeur, a beautiful church and landmark of the area.  It is also the highest point in Paris.  Montmartre is touristy, but hardly any Americans are here.The second part of the day (can't believe I was still standing up going on 24 hours of no sleep) we found our way, on the Metro (subway), to the Eiffel Tower.  This is where we experienced the prize winning moment of the day.  As we were riding in the Metro a leetle Frenchman (street musician) with an accordion hopped on and began playing French music.  As we whizzed along, suddenly the Eiffel Tour came into view.

It was just one of those moments, riding on the Metro, a car full of people really enjoying the music and then, voila', the Eiffel tower!   I thought maybe it would be BIGGER than I expected.  It is larger than life.  After all, nothing says Paris like Le Tour Eiffel!!  We ended the day  (before getting lost one final time) at another cafe.  I must say that, oddly enough, we enjoyed the BEST aubergine (eggplant) parmigiana I have EVER tasted.  I can't wait for day two!