Quick Update...

So, apparently the French have an 'in' with the big man upstairs. Because right after our slightly mocking baguette, frommage and wine meal on the grass behind the Eiffel tower we were excitedly taking photos of the cool lightning around the tower, and the awesome light show (yeah- you probably see this coming) the skies OPENED up! And the wind started knocking people over. Now, I won't claim that it was hurricane strength like some of the tourists around me, but it was definitely gail force or really darn close. 

I'm here to say: Marble is pretty- but slick as ____ and horrifically hard. Especially the third time you fall on it. Not pretty. (For anyone who cares- yes, the Camera and Wine are fine.)

I got to the subway in time for the rain to stop (of course) and couldn't see a darn thing (thank you glasses and soaking wet clothes). For the first time in my life, I actually was able to create a sizable puddle just from my clothes! After spending 10 minutes looking for the rest of my group, I gave up and headed back to the hotel. Dripping the whole way. 

Oh, and the rest of the group was already at the hotel. Apparently none of the 3 french speakers, or 8 others, felt it was worthwhile to wait/look for me. :-\

Hopefully I'll get photos up, I think I actually got some lightning behind the tower *fingers crossed*