In 1786, the bones were moved out of Paris' largest cemetery into the underground quarries. Today you can walk through the catacombs, which still house the bones of over 6 million Parisians. Jeremy thought this was cool, but Chris and Kate were a little freaked out. None of us dared to touch the bones!
Jeremy tried out one of those sidewalk toilets - quite the modern Andy Gump! After you use it, it completely washes down inside! Thankfully it has weight sensors or Jeremy would have been in for quite the showering surprise when he took his turn.
We had lunch on the famous Rue Cler open market street. Our modest portion of Chinese food cost over $40! At least it was delicious and everyone liked it.
Next we went on the Sewer Tour. It was interesting to read about the history of sewers in Paris, but the kids could not bear the smell of the crap. (What's a sewer tour without seeing/smelling everyone's shit!)
Then we crossed town to see the Moulin Rouge and Montmartre - the artist/Bohemian part of Paris. No comments from the kids about walking through the red light district and its sex shops. We walked up to Sacre Coeur, and hung out on the steps for a while being entertained by the live singers. We walked down through the Place du Tertre (artist square) - which was particularly delightful with crepes in our hands.
On the way back, Kate and I split off from the boys to do a little shopping along the Rue de Rivoli. We were not alone (on a Saturday afternoon) - the crowds resembled a Christmas rush!
After a quiet dinner in the apartment, Greg and I ventured out around the lively Latin Quarter, and parts of both islands we had not yet explored - definitely the romantic side of Paris!
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