Eiffel Tower and Boat cruise

Gotta do it don't you? So we went and lined up for the Eiffel Tower with all the other tourists and followed the lines, and talked and talked, and finally made it to the top. We looked at the amazing view, pointing out the landmarks, took photos, and returned down through the crowds.
It is an amazing construction, so big that as you approach it it seems not to be getting closer, and then you suddenly see its feet and BANG there it is, an enormous tower looking out over Paris.
After that we had some lunch and then met up with some of Jo's friends to go on a boat cruise on the Seine. That was quite interesting, with lots of things being pointed out, but hard to follow because the sound track was in English, French, German and Chinese! You weren't sure if the thing being talked about was ahead, behind or right along side you!!!
Still it was pretty good, and quite relaxing.