The month of October, t rembling cold, hair flying in the wind, the majestic Paris city below, yes, I am at the heart of the Eiffel Tower. I spent my childhood dreaming of getting a glimpse of this majestic piece of grandeur by holding the Eiffel Tower showpiece kept at the most exotic corner of our home. During our Europe tour, we had a full day city tour itinerary of Paris and certainly, a trip to the French capital is hardly complete without a taste of the Eiffel Tower. “After Taj Mahal, you are visiting the second wonder of the world” said my father while standing for the tickets in the queue. He was equally excited as I was; the Iron Lady truly invokes an emotional response in everyone. The Iron Lady Built in 1889 by Gustave Eiffel as part of a competition, the tower is 324 meters tall and held the title as the tallest building in the world for 41 years. No wonder it is an icon and the symbol of the city of love. The tower is visible from entire Paris; however, the rea...
“Still round the corner, there may wait.. A new road or a secret gate” —— J.R.R Tolkien...... Come, let’s explore it together..