1st - The Eiffel Tower
2nd - Orsay museum
3rd - the cruise along the river Seine
Let's start with the Eiffel Tower. It was just great! My first impression was that it was much higher than I thought. The view from the top is breathtaking. It is you and nothing else. The cars seem to be tiny boxes and people are just moving dots. It is so fabulous that you must try it when visiting Paris. It was my first time in Paris and, of course, at the top of the Eiffel Tower, but I claim it wasn't the last time. It is just great and memorable experience.
Let me abolish one of the common preconceptions that the Eiffel Tower is not for people who are afraid of heights. It is very deceptive to think that being so high is frightening. It isn't scary, you don't feel the height. Maybe, it is because there are no other buildings nearby which are high as the Tower. However, I should add that open space around you can be overwhelming. So, If you are afraid of open spaces, don't try to climb it.
If you are interested in tourist tips, remember to get up early in the morning. The ques to the entrance can be a little discouraging, so it is worth to be early in the morning before crowds of other tourists come.
Mind pickpocketing and other crimes. Despite the fact that the Eiffel Tower is well secured with all cameras, police offcers and even army, tourists are often robbed in the crowd on the balconies, lifts and stairs. I knew about it and I had only money for the ticket on me (no bags, ID cards, or credit cards are necessery). It was wise of me because I passed the security customs fast. Remember not to take any knives, resors, or other suspicious things with you.
I hope your visit at the top would be as nice as mine!
Look at my photos:
From the bottom waiting in the queue:
From the top, looking down:
And taken from some distance:
