Day two of My Paris Dream was a walking day… to the Eiffel Tower in 8318 steps. Not only did I finish my exercise goal for the day, but I also arrived at one of Paris’ most iconic sites.
![Paris](https://i0.wp.com/barefootblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/img_4192-1.jpg?resize=225%2C300&ssl=1)
Unlike the day before, the sun was shining, and the temperature was tolerable— Fannie and I left the hotel in the late morning.
![Paris](https://i0.wp.com/barefootblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/img_4149.jpg?resize=225%2C300&ssl=1)
By the time we arrived along the right bank of the Seine, I had shed my puffy undervest, scarf, and hat. The Eddie Bauer raincoat I’ve had for at least 30 years was enough, considering we were in the sun.
![Paris](https://i0.wp.com/barefootblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/img_4150.jpg?resize=225%2C300&ssl=1)
![Paris](https://i0.wp.com/barefootblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/66471958634__02ef6d8e-ddd6-4133-87d6-a910b53445a8.jpg?resize=225%2C300&ssl=1)
Promises made…
Before I left the States, I promised my 5-year-old granddaughter I’d call her from the Eiffel Tower. She wanted to be there with me.
Little did I know that the promise would become a fun photo experience. I stopped, photographed my view, and sent it to my daughter-in-law to share with Emily and Andrew in real-time.
![Paris](https://i0.wp.com/barefootblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/img_4162.jpg?resize=225%2C300&ssl=1)
![Paris](https://i0.wp.com/barefootblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/img_4163.jpg?resize=225%2C300&ssl=1)
![Paris](https://i0.wp.com/barefootblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/66471976377__1fcd97ce-0387-4ad6-8f8f-d3a1827f3c38.jpg?resize=225%2C300&ssl=1)
![Paris](https://i0.wp.com/barefootblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/66472050368__d488f9b6-9319-4338-beac-185fe84def7f.jpg?resize=225%2C300&ssl=1)
![Paris](https://i0.wp.com/barefootblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/66472102964__da41ab2d-66d4-4d60-8265-eb30d77eac3d-225x300.jpg?resize=225%2C300&ssl=1)
![Paris](https://i0.wp.com/barefootblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/img_4176.jpg?resize=225%2C300&ssl=1)
![Paris](https://i0.wp.com/barefootblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/66472169602__3e000465-44e6-4190-9034-b6ff07b700d1.jpg?resize=225%2C300&ssl=1)
![Paris](https://i0.wp.com/barefootblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/66472175677__73e3670b-4e82-4986-b0ba-c0b1eaea75de.jpg?resize=225%2C300&ssl=1)
![Paris](https://i0.wp.com/barefootblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/img_4183.jpg?resize=225%2C300&ssl=1)
![Paris](https://i0.wp.com/barefootblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/img_4186.jpg?resize=225%2C300&ssl=1)
![Paris](https://i0.wp.com/barefootblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/img_4188.jpg?resize=225%2C300&ssl=1)
![Paris](https://i0.wp.com/barefootblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/img_4193.jpg?resize=225%2C300&ssl=1)
Eiffel Tower in 8318 Steps …and more
When I walked around the Eiffel Tower, it was after 3 pm. Fannie and I were famished. According to “Maps” on my iPhone, I would be doing myself a disservice if I didn’t stop at Le Beaujolais for lunch.
A great choice!
![Paris](https://i0.wp.com/barefootblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/img_4214.jpg?resize=225%2C300&ssl=1)
![Paris](https://i0.wp.com/barefootblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/img_4208.jpg?resize=225%2C300&ssl=1)
![Paris](https://i0.wp.com/barefootblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/img_4211.jpg?resize=225%2C300&ssl=1)
![Paris](https://i0.wp.com/barefootblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/img_4203.jpg?resize=225%2C300&ssl=1)
A taxi to the hotel was a welcomed pleasure, as well as the nap that followed. Later, all I needed was a quaint cafe, a dessert, wine … and a few more steps (11078 to be exact) … to call it a day.
![Paris](https://i0.wp.com/barefootblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/img_4221-1.jpg?resize=225%2C300&ssl=1)
![Paris](https://i0.wp.com/barefootblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/img_4136.jpg?resize=225%2C300&ssl=1)
![Paris](https://i0.wp.com/barefootblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/img_4223-1.jpg?resize=225%2C300&ssl=1)
![Paris](https://i0.wp.com/barefootblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/img_4224-1.jpg?resize=225%2C300&ssl=1)
Is that a smile? Oui!
![Paris](https://i0.wp.com/barefootblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/img_4189.jpg?resize=225%2C300&ssl=1)