Have I mentioned I love Paris?

I had another great couple of days in Paris. Yesterday me, Aswini and Sophia braved the weather and went to Sacre Coeur, which is an amazingly gorgeous basilica. But before we went there we stopped at a brasserie where I had the best baguette in the world. The bread was so warm and soft. Emilia was right. She told me that when I was in Paris one slice of bread could change my life. That baguette changed my life. I am going to have to import my bread when I get back to the states. Aswini had this delicious apricot, raisin, and chocolate croissant that again was like heaven. I am going to go back this week to Sacre Coeur so I can read and enjoy more bread!

After the brasserie we went Sacre Coeur where we took the tram up the hill to it. When we got to the top the first thing that took my breath away was the view. You can see the entire city of Paris from that hill. I need to go back there on a day when it is not raining and cloudy. But even with the less than ideal weather, the view was fantastic. I love looking out and seeing a city that isn't filled with skyscrapers.

In addition to the view the basilica itself is awe inspiring. It doesn't really feel like it should be in Paris though. It should be in some Arabian location with Aladdin flying on his carpet with Jasmine. The basilica didn't allow pictures otherwise I would have taken a bunch of them. I did donate 2 euro, light a candle and said a little prayer. No I am not a religious person, but the act of it all is so therapeutic and calming. And there is no harm in it, since according to Luther I am going to hell anyways. After we had walked through the basilica, we decided to head back because of the atrocious weather. It cleared up some in the afternoon and I was able to go running. I had my butt kicked by my run, but it was the good kind. I liked it so much that I went running today, and I am going to take more initiative with it. Also, I love running the different directions and exploring the neighborhood around me.

Last night me, Lauren, Grace and Alex went to the Moose Bar. It is a Canadian bar, and we got to watch some Big Ten football. I missed football, so it was really nice to be able to watch it. I had a pint of cider and a half pint of this amazing beer. That bar is having a halloween party next weekend, so that is where we are going halloween night! When we were done with our drinks we got a crepe and walked around for a while. I was really exhausted so I headed back early, and was able to sleep in today. I am really excited for next weekend when we go to the Catacombe's, Jim Morrison's grave, possibly the sewer museum, and of course the halloween party. I am going to be Pam the vampire from True Blood. Also, this week sometime we are going to go to some more museums. Well, I should be off to finish my reading. Until next time.