Gustav's Gift to the World

Hey hey! Welcome back, everyone, to my ongoing photographic journey through the City of Lights. If you've been joining me thus far, you have been witness to some bird's eye views from the top of the Arc de Triomphe. And if you haven't been following but need to catch up, click here:

A Triumphant View

After descending the mighty arc, I determined that the Eiffel Tower was definitely within striking distance, and that it would be fun to zig zag my way across the city to find it (stopping every so often at interesting sites along the way). I sized up that the famous symbol of Paris was only about a mile or two away, and with camera in hand and a gorgeous city to explore on foot, I was certainly in no hurry to get there (those that know me well will not be surprised that it took me several hours to journey this short distance...getting purposefully lost in the triangular city blocks, and in my own thoughts).

Here are a few of my favorite photographs from this particular day exploring the 16th Arrondisement, and the Eiffel Tower itself. Please enjoy, and as always, leave me a comment with questions or remarks.



Somethin's peekin'!



This lady was feisty! She had places to be, and two young gentlemen to help her get there.

Clear signage helps you easily identify the district or "arrondissement" of the city you are in.



Once I figured out "vous etes ici" (or "you are here"), maps throughout the city made for easy travel on foot.





View of Tour Eiffel, from Esplanade du Trocadero.





Every hour, on the hour, Gustav's famous tower is illuminated with thousands of bright, dancing white lights. It is truly a breathtaking sight!




Lucky for me, rainy weather throughout my visit provided some awesome opportunities for photographing reflections.



The view from the second level.









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