Yesterday was another busy day for Suz and me. After attending the Robert Doisneau exhibition (see 2/21 blog), the sun was emerging so we walked to the Jewish quarter to have a famous falafel for lunch. I guess we ordered the “special”—we heard that this particular place on rue des Rosiers (L’As du Fallafel) has the best ones. People were crowded around and lined up at the place, which is both a “to go” and a sit-down restaurant. A young man was taking the orders as we arrived at the back of the line so it was very efficient and fast. As Suz handed over our euros, she whispered, “I hope he works here…” So again, I guess we ordered the “special”—neither of us knew exactly what it contained but it was delicious—a tossed vegetarian salad with typical falafel balls wrapped in a wonderful pita bread and lots of good seasoning. (Since we were falafel virgins until yesterday, we have since discovered on the Wikipedia on-line encyclopedia exactly what we were eating.) After picnicking with our new-found treat in a little park, I looked up and noticed the Carnavelet Museum across the street next to us. I first visited that a few days after my arrival (January 4th blog) and since it is free (again, you can do Paris on a budget), I suggested we wander through it (and use their bathroom). 
Then we walked to the Saint Paul church for a peek inside. (I remember touring this church on our 2000 Rick Steves' tour.) Compared to the other massive cathedrals that we've visited, this 
one is smaller and more intimate because the land that Louis XIII awarded the Jesuits was only made available following the demolition of the fortifications dating from King Philippe II Auguste's reign between 1180 to 1223. The church was finished in 1633 and was dedicated to King Louis XIV (shown here in the Carnavelet Museum). 
We finished up the day by taking a stroll through the Sully wing at the Louvre last night—early Egyptian and Greek sculptures plus the lower floor which shows the old walls of the Medieval Louvre. 
It was pleasant and warm as we walked along the Seine before we turned to make our way back to the Marais at 9 PM. (I wish I could post a picture of the twinkling Eiffel behind the Orsay but my computer is refusing to acknowledge my card reader this morning. Oh well.) Another very busy and delightful—but cheap—day!
Then we walked to the Saint Paul church for a peek inside. (I remember touring this church on our 2000 Rick Steves' tour.) Compared to the other massive cathedrals that we've visited, this one is smaller and more intimate because the land that Louis XIII awarded the Jesuits was only made available following the demolition of the fortifications dating from King Philippe II Auguste's reign between 1180 to 1223. The church was finished in 1633 and was dedicated to King Louis XIV (shown here in the Carnavelet Museum). We finished up the day by taking a stroll through the Sully wing at the Louvre last night—early Egyptian and Greek sculptures plus the lower floor which shows the old walls of the Medieval Louvre. 
It was pleasant and warm as we walked along the Seine before we turned to make our way back to the Marais at 9 PM. (I wish I could post a picture of the twinkling Eiffel behind the Orsay but my computer is refusing to acknowledge my card reader this morning. Oh well.) Another very busy and delightful—but cheap—day!
