Louvre Lounging
Walking in the Louvre is t.i.r.i.n.g.  It's not so much that I stopped to look at every single art piece - it's an expansive labyrinth of floors and sections that takes hours, if not days, to master.  If on an initial visit, these are the phases you'll likely experience: 

Phase 1 - Awestruck Wonder.  I mean, come on... you're in Paris, in the Louvre!  You're walking around very slowly and taking pictures of everything (and you haven't even gone inside yet).  Allow 1 hour to overcome shock.  

Phase 2 - In a Groove.  You're now consulting the map and have a better idea of where you're going and what you want to see.  You pick up the pace and have prioritized your must-sees and cross-referenced their locations.  You're knocking them out; you stifle a chuckle at the noobs still stuck in Phase 1.  

Phase 3 - Utter Dejection.  You now realize that you are severely unprepared, both physically and mentally, to tackle the entire Louvre.  You sit and rest every 5 minutes, taking it all in.  Disappointed in your performance, you leave wondering if there was an inspiring piece that you may have missed and start planning your return.  

Tip: don't wait in the long ticket/security line outside the pyramid.  Head west to Carrousel du Louvre, an underground shopping center that'll lead you directly into the underground ticketing area.  Especially useful if the weather is nasty outside.

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