Fat Tuesday

On the first of several trips to Paris over the years we stumbled-upon Carnivale.

 

Jill had sleuthed the parade routes which converged at the Place de la République, a famous square located between the 3rd, 10th, and 11th arrondissements. 

 

Naturally, we took the subway to the famous square and situated ourselves at a cafe from where we could observe the arrival of the revelers. 

 

By the time the masses had assembled we joined the festivities for some Liberty, Equality, and Fraternity. 

 

Raising a toast to travel spontaneity and Lenten tradition…..

 

(Apologies for the glitchy autofocus)