Germany Day 77 - Tuesday, March 24

Except for three weeks, Gerhard spent the entire time at the Central Hotel. Time to say goodbye to Manny, Andrea, and all the staff at the Central that made my stay in Germany much nicer.

Central Hotel's Friendly Staff

For lunch, I made Ann walk a ways down the street and try a Döner Kebab. Of course, she loved it!

Döner Kebab

After lunch, Andy took us to drop off the car (after getting gas) and then dropped us off at the train station. Off to Paris on the ICE train. Fastest speed I saw on the display was 314kph. Mannheim to Paris in just three hours!! Biggest sign of entering France was that the train cars suddenly had canvas coverings - like an old wagon train!

ICE Train

Got to Paris and considered taking the subway to our hotel. But with a bunch of bags, we decided a taxi was the better idea. Had a wild cab ride through the narrow Paris streets.

Our hotel - Hôtel Acacias Etoile - was near the Arc De Triumph.

Local Landmark in Paris

Justin and Martha arrived just in time for dinner so we found a local restaurant (L'Arc) to eat at.