And then we were off - to a show called Paradis Latin, which was located on the left bank just across the river in a gorgeous theatre which apparently was partially designed by Mr. Eiffel.
We didn't manage to get tickets to see Moulin Rouge, but this show was rated a better by Trip Advisor in any event.
Here is Kathy enjoying her last Cuba Libre in France before the show - which she is now ordering without any difficulty and with true Parisien style!
It is hard to describe this show – part strip tease (lots of topless girls, which seems de riguer for these late night Paris shows), part burlesque, part Barnham & Bailey circus, part can-can dancers, some singing, lots of dancing, etc. I have to note, however, that the shirtless men seemed to draw the most reaction from the (female) crowd. We were seated with a Russian group to one side and, you guessed it, a couple from Toronto on the other. Small world.
Anyway, it was an experience to be sure. No pictures were allowed for the show but this is a picture of the theatre before the show began.
As at the time of the posting of this blog, Kathy had left the following day, September 25. So, further posts will be me reporting on solo expeditions.
We walked home - across Ile St. Louis - envying all the ice cream being consumed but too full to partake.
It was a lovely night - particularly with Notre Dame lit in the background.
