We're here! Day 1.8

Our flights really came off well. No logistical problems and few, if any, logistical challenges. Everyone arrived atthe Buffalo airport with plenty of time. We made it to JFK fine and hardly had to move from our entrance gate to ensconce ourselves by our exit gate. Half way decent food was available within reach of the gate.

The overseas flight went quite well. We left one hour late due to 40 planes in front of us on the runway at JFK, but we arrived about 45 minutes early. Not bad! Magdalena Sidell caught up to us with apparent ease, as she flew in from Philadelphia. No one really slept all that much, but despite the fatigue, Paris met us with a sunny day so we launched into some sight seeing. We went to an open air market selling all sorts of crazy tourist stuff. We ate near Notre Dame in the Latin district. (Fred and I at at a great little cafe which seemed to be Italien. The gentleman out front periodically yelled, "Get Pizza!" so we took his advice and (Fred at least) got pizza. My pasta was excellent.

The day was warm as we headed to Notre Dame. Wow. Has to be seen, inside and out. Then onto Paris' best ice cream (depsite some tired cries of lactose intolerance) which I must say (through sampling only) was quite amazing. (I recomment the pear, the rhubarb, the vanilla or the cherry.)

Another metro ride took us home by about 4:00. Dirty, exhausted, but having really seem some of Paris and ready for more as it comes.

We've taken a ton of photos. Everyone seems to be clicking pictures. I know there will be some great ones. Once I figure out my card reader problem I hope to post some up here - so check back!