We started the day with high expectations. We would get an early start and spen the day at the famous Paris flea market, the Marché du Puce, which is north of the city. There are about 2500 to 3000 stalls/shops, selling everything from priceless antiques to junk. We found out about shipping stuff back from France. We made a really good contact with a shipping company and found out that you pay for shipping strictly by volume, not weight. It averages about 250€ to 280€ (that's $375 to $420 at today's excange rate) per square meter, which is about 35 square feet. Not too bad when you consider that includes packing, insurance and shipping.

We bought a couple of little knick knacks and called it a day at the market. We hopped on a bus and went to the world famous Palais Garnier, also know as the Opéra de Paris, Opéra Garnier, or the Grand Opera House, but more commonly known as the Paris Opéra.

When we got there, it was closed! So, I could only get a couple of pictures through the doors.

We've walked about 5-6 miles today and ridden at least three bus routes that we've never been on before. All in all, a very good day so far. We're back in our hotel room resting up for Saturday night in Paris.

Until next time remember, you're wine class should never be empty…