Paris - Day 3

Since Kyle was smart enough to buy our tickets for the Louvre before we went, we were not afraid of the lines forming while we slept in a little on our third day. Our time in line at the Orsay was so enjoyable that we picked up some sandwiches to eat on our short walk across the river. When we arrived we learned that everyone gets to stand in line for a security check before entering the lobby to buy tickets and/or enter the Museum.

With the line surprisingly short, we sat in the square and finished our lunch. After entering, we headed directly towards the Denon wing to view the Louvre Trifecta, the Mona Lisa, The Winged Victory of Samothrace, and the Venus de Milo. While amazing to see the Trifecta, I personally found the large paintings by David to be very impressive. Specifically, The Coronation of the Emperor Napoleon I and the Crowning of the Empress Josaphine in Notre-Dame Cathedral on December 2, 1804.

After wondering around the Denon wing, I made Kyle help me find the Inverse Pyramide.

Since it was such a nice day outside, we sat by the pond in the Garden of Tuileries. We drank a beer and watched as children pushed wooden sailboats across the pond.

That night we change it up a little and hit the upscale and trendy Buddha Bar for dinner and cocktails. I enjoyed their Five Spice Barbequed Chicken as it was probably the best piece of chicken I've ever had. After our meal, we headed upstairs to enjoy the atmosphere while enjoying some drinks. As the evening progressed, a DJ began to spin some amazing house beats while including some impressive sitar loops in the background.