284 Steps

Today I met up with my English-but-in-Paris friend, Catie for a small (belated) birthday celebration and... because it's nice to see friends. And have a reason to squeal 'OH MY GOD' several times and run about Charles de Gaulle metro in excitement (well, nearly) and sit in a Parisian cafe for hot chocolate without feeling the need to act Parisian. It was very exciting, and she also bought me some b-e-a-utiful roses for my birthday. And, as it was such a lovely day, we even went up to the top of The Arc de Triomphe! :) I still hadn't been because I was waiting for a clear day, and today seemed perfectomundo! It was only after we'd got our tickets (free for under 26s) that I remembered there being nearly 300 steps up to the top! (Luckily we had practical footwear - I nearly came in heeled boots!) So we set our muscles in momentum and missioned our way to the top where we were greeted with beaming sunshine and a panoramic view of Paris. Ooh la la! 

So finally, some PICTURES!!! :)