08-26: Today we have a food walking tour called NO DIET food tour. We got a deal on this tour from Airbnb. For booking our stay, they gave us $50 off of a selection of tours, we chose this. We took an Uber to the starting point in the 4th Arrondissement getting there a little early. Introduction were made and we headed out. Our first stop was at Chez Haana where they made special falafels for us but more like little meatball combination so freshly made just for us very tasty. Next stop a French cream puff, Dunes Blanches, followed by a cheese tasting, next was ice cream followed by a burger portion with fries. I’ve tasted better burgers but it was fine. We ate the burger in a little secret garden called Anne Frank’s Garden. There is a tree growing there that was sprouted from the one Anne looked at outside her window in Amsterdam. We headed out for two more stops, but I was beat. It is muggy at 86˚F and about 2 miles, I was done. We are thankful it isn't any hotter than it is. We left the tour at this point. It was fun and tasty. Our guide Celia was knowledgeable and entertaining. I learned about the some of the buildings and how they were built with the wealthiest people living on the lower floors (fewer steps). Some of these built in the 17-1800’s must be replastered every 25 years to be sure they are safe. Old plaster is removed, boards are checked, and new plaster reapplied. We are tired. I am exhausted but we had a good day.
This photo is an old wall of the City of Paris maybe from the 14-1600's. The walls changed as the city expanded of course, until no more walls.
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