BONJOUR PARIS

Paris in the Spring -not such a romantic trip this time for Sharon and Grant but still special all the same and lived up to all the Muru's expectations. In one day they managed to see more than most families of 5. The three wee ones were brilliant said their Mum. Here are some of the highlights. It is one of the tallest structures in Paris and possibly one of the most recognized monuments in the world. Named after its designer, engineer Gustave Eiffel, it is the most visited monument in the world more than 200,000,000 since its construction. Including the 24 m (78.7 ft) antenna, the structure is 324 m (1,063 ft) high .

The Arc de Triomphe is a monument in Paris that stands in the centre of the Place Charles de Gaulle, formerly the Place de l'Étoile, at the western end of the Champs-Élysées. The monument stands over 51 meters (165 feet) in height and is 45 meters wide. It is the second largest triumphal arch in existence. Its design was inspired by the Roman Arch of Titus Notre Dame de Paris, often known simply as Notre Dame, is a Gothic cathedral on the eastern half of the Île de la Cité in Paris, with its main entrance to the west. It is still used as a Roman Catholic cathedral and is the seat of the Archbishop of Paris.

A view over the Seine

Yes Granny Hillary they have Nutella in France as well. The kids just loved the Nutella crepes
Liam hoping he never has to learn to drive on the Champs Elysee. no chance of traffic like that on Commerce Str. Whakatane.
The Muru's with their cheese, bread, ham, salami and cherry tomatoes at the western tip of Ile de La Cite'-Bon Appetite
Sharon and Paraone immerse themselves in the artwork of masters of the Louvre The bonus photo. If you've been to the Louvre to see Mona Lisa you'll understand why this photo is special because just behind these two is a 20 person deep crowd. Paraone and Ngahuia were singled out to have their own private gallery with the lady of mystery

Sharon and the kids in the courtyard of the Louvre