Paris Trip Day 4

Woke up late morning today. Since we were unable to get Dad's shirt yesterday, we decided to do it first thing today. We grabbed the Metro and exited Champs-Elysees only to find that the exit has been closed off for unknown reasons. We had to reboard the Metro and exit the next stop at Franklin D. Roosevelt which takes you to a tourist shopping area. We walked about 3 blocks and found ourselves in a rich neighborhood lined with high end designers: Valentino, Gucci, YSL, etc. It was like a Paris Rodeo Drive, minus heavy traffic. We found the shop that sold my dad's shirt located directly across from the Palais de L'Elysee. There were guards everywhere. We went into the shop and was kindly greeted by the female clerk. I asked if she spoke English, "Parlez-vous Anglais?" She said yes. So I asked her if she can help me find a short sleeve shirt for my dad. She informed me that shirts are out of season and their new line only had sweaters and long sleeve shirts. After telling her a story of my dad's devotion and loyalty to the Montegut shirt he bought in 1975, she happily told me she will check downstairs. While she went to the basement, I took a look around the shop. It was a tiny shop (probably fit 10 people comfortably), 2 stories, boutique-like. The first floor had womens clothing and 4 articles of children clothing. The 2nd floor had men's clothing and a sitting area. Few clothes hung here and there. The clerk came back with a few shirts still in their packages. I picked out a burgandy one and she rang it up. We then headed out to do more shopping and ended up back at the Seine River. I brought some of Nick's ashes on this trip to scatter. We got to the shallow end of the bank and I sprinkled the ashes into the river. With the Eiffle Tower behind us, I think Nick would like this spot as well. I said a prayer and we crossed the bridge to sit in the park. As we watched the sun slowly fading behind the Eiffle tower, the cold air bit my nose and ears. It was sign for us to head home for a quiet dinner. Today we had ravioli in beef stew.
After a warm meal, we both passed out on the bed. I woke up, it was 9PM! I wanted to check out another Christmas Market East of us, so we boarded the Metro and headed towards La Defense where the famous La Grande Arche stood. We found our way out of the maze of connecting tunnels to the surface and found the Christmas Market closed. But trip was not wasted, I saw an interestingly huge thumb statue across the way and the famous Arche. Constructed by modern design, the Arche was truly Grand. After looking at the structure in awe the Fiance and I decided to visit when light is out so we can visit the market was well. Tomorrow, we will be attending Sunday mass at Norte Dame. After, we might head to the Rodin museum or head back to the Christmas market in La Defense. We are halfway done with our trip, only a couple more days left until we fly home.