Camino Day 24 - Paris Rain and Sunshine

Attacked the Paris rush hour in the morning. Very exhilarating! While they drive on the same side of the road here, the road rules are a bit different (especially the round-a-bouts). And then there are the scooters to watch out for. If there is a crack in the traffic, a scooter will be sure to fill it.

Went passed the Chinese embassy on Champs Élysées and witnessed a Tibetan protest. They kept the protestors, probably less than 100, a block from the Chinese embassy. Almost more riot police than protestors. The right police were decked out in protective gear, shin guards and all.

The protest was over the Chinese government holding the real 11th Panchen Lama prisoner. China "elected" its own 11th Panchen Lama and imprisoned the Dalai Lama's selection, Gedhun Choekyi Nyima.

Road over the Monmatre Cemetery, quite a site. Closest thing we have to it are the cemeteries in New Orleans.

Day ended with some blue skies and sunshine as I weaved my way down from Sacré Cœur to the
Centre Pompidou.

More attacking the Paris rush hour to the Bois de Boulogne tomorrow.

Cheers!