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Written by Patti Lynn
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Sunday, 07 October 2007 19:00 |
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We did Paris according to Rick Steves' recommendations in his guide book, "Rick Steves' Paris 2007". I would highly recommend the guide to anyone visiting Paris. We took Rick's advice and stayed among the locals in the Rue Cler neighborhood. Here, the many sidewalk cafes, open air markets, flower, candy, pastry, cheese, shops and etc. provided a close up view, feel and flavor of the Parisians' life. This location is within walking distance of the Eiffel Tower, major museums, the Avenue Des Champs-Elysees and many other points of interest. Rick Steves Paris 2007 and Natasha
Rue Cler looking south from the Rue de Champ de Mars
 We arrived at Charles de Gaulle airport about 9:00 Sunday morning after flying all night and took a cab to the hotel and dropped off our bags. A short walk took us to the American Church in Paris near the Seine where we attended Sunday morning services. The church is celebrating a 150 years in srvice. The large edifice was filled with, “A rainbow of races and a symphony of languages" as the pastor put it. Such a large and diverse mixture of beautiful humanity gathered to worship was both surprising and encouraging. Soloist, Sue Wilson, sang "Beulah Land" an old hymn I hadn't heard since childhood days at my little country church in the wildwood, Chestnut Grove. Sue did not need a sound system. She belted out that song with such a powerful voice it seemed the rafters shook. It was an amazingly moving and wonderful rendition. The whole experience was uplifting.
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