A couple Fridays ago, a friend and I headed to Notre Dame to check out the cathedral and the surrounding area. On our way, we passed by a bubble tea café and just had to give it a try. After all, who knows when we’ll find another boba joint in Paris?
Boba in Paris (!!)
The tapioca balls were surprisingly good (and I like to think I know good boba considering the many variations I’ve tried in LA). It was on the soft/chewy side of the boba spectrum (yes, there is a boba spectrum) and a tad bit sweet, which I liked. The tea itself was a standard black milk tea. We decided to take a brief break from the cold and enjoyed our drinks at a small table inside. I always finish my boba faster than I intend, so it was gone before I knew it. But that just meant it was time to head to Notre Dame!
Notre Dame, the Seine, and me
2013: Notre Dame’s 850th anniversary!
Famous façade
Inside the cathedral!
Beautiful soft lighting
Chandeliers and stained glass
Apse and altar
Beautiful.
A portion of the huge chandelier that used to hang in Notre Dame
Nativity scene
Candles
Unfortunately, we didn’t have time to climb up to the bell tower, so we’ll definitely be back to catch those great views of Paris. But the cathedral’s interior was plenty to take in for one afternoon – beautiful, majestic, and awe-inspiring don’t do it justice.
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