My free day in Paris and getting to Israel

After saying goodbye to everyone, I had a free day in Paris before flying to Israel.
Spent the day touring Notre Dame Cathedral and the Latin Quarter of Paris. Nothing major seen, just perusing the streets. After about an hour of walking, I took a cruise around the River Seine where I got a closer view of the city. After the cruise, I walked to Place de la Concorde where an obelisque from Luxor stands. It is 3,300 years old with a golden top. Amazingly, it was brought to France in one piece. A gift from Egypt.

Place de la Concorde is also where people were guillotined during the French revolution. There is a plaque commemorating the bloody execution spot that sealed the fate of the likes of Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette.

I got to Charles de Gaulle Airport on time and managed with help to find my check-in desk. After receiving my boarding passes, I was subjected to a demeaning search which consisted of taking my shoes and belt off and being hand frisked. The same process was repeated in London on my connecting flight to Israel.

The plane was 1 hour late getting off which left me with 90 minutes to catch my connection in London. Thankfully, I was there on time and I am here in Ashdod writing this to you.

Landed in Israel and was simply amazed by how the airport changed. It looks very modern now and the passport control is less strenuous. There is a rail link from the airport so I was able to conveniently get to Ashdod by changing one train.

I will publish my contiki review later.