Tour de France

We took a break from packing this afternoon to fight the crowds downtown to catch the finale of the Tour de France, which was finishing in Paris today.  We found a spot on the Place de la Concorde, which is at the end of the Champs Elysees, where the bikers make a final few laps.  It was almost anticlimatic: swarms of people packed on the hot pavement, excitement rising as they found out the bikers were approaching, cheers, and then zip…a pack of cyclists flew by.  And then another 5 minutes until they would zip by again on their next lap.  Still an incredible experience though and a fun place to be on my last day in Paris.

eager fans at Place de la Concorde as the bikers arrive

eager fans at Place de la Concorde as the bikers arrive

Tonight, we returned to trivia night at the Highlander for a final go after being stumped last week, and walked away victorious.  Second place, not first, but our pride was intact this time.

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