Highlights of the trip:
* Mel's apartment one block away from the Eiffel Tower.
* Climbing to the top of the tower (on foot) and iceskating there
* Oh... the chocolate crossaints!
* The sparkling lights and fireworks that provided a breathtaking view of the tower at
night.
* The many bottles of Hungarian, Sovietskaya, and French champaigne allowed for a fabulous
New Year's Eve!