Speaking of signs - the locks on the bridges are love signs - couples attach a lock to one of the bridges and throw the key in the River Seine - locks are big and small, engraved with their names or marker, some quite elaborate and heart shaped - even combination locks. I am told it is illegal to do this now but many people still do it. see the photo
Not necessarily a sign but I have really enjoyed the church bells in Italy and Paris - too soon to know if the bells ring in Lisbon. Not unlike a Muslim call to pray the bells would ring out just before a service would start calling all to attend or reminding people of the time.
We took a evening cruise on the Seine - but before the boarded - we enjoyed a little café.
The Eiffel tower at night...
Sunday I went to Versailles - while I was not really impressed with the Chateau - the gardens are wonderful - soooo very large - they seem to go on forever. Unfortunately no real photos of the gardens as the camera died after a few shots inside but I did manage one of one of the fountains. They definitely thought more is better...
Sunday was my last day in Paris as I headed off to Lisbon early Monday morning (I am rather proud of myself for making my way on my own to the airport via subway and train - and connecting with the right trains)
So Ola Lisbon - I just had time for a brief walk to the centre of the city and to find dinner and of course I had to have a custard tart - yum!! (dangerous food in every country!) but I am looking forward to exploring Lisbon.
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