Im actually crying right now. Like there are tears streaming down my face as I write this.

Notre Dame is currently engulfed in flames, and is burning to the ground as you read this. The famous Parisian landmark, as old as the 12th century, one of the oldest buildings in Europe and absolutely stunningly beautiful(thank goodness I got to see it), is most likely no more, as the flames are far too high, out of control, has already taken the spires down, and is charging through the wooden framework, collapsing ancient, hundreds of years old stone structure in the cathedral as it goes. They are calling it 'a total loss' and will most likely mean the entire cathedral will be destroyed. A vast, historical monument of unbelievable beauty and cultural importance to France and indeed, Europe, the world as a whole, is lost forever; a 900 year old project, sporting miraculously complex architectural skill for it's time, is gone.

I hope you got to see it. If you did not, then I am so, so sorry.