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  1. Charles Gattis
    June 16, 2018 @ 4:01 am

    What a handsome young couple in the first picture—looking so rested and Parisian. Glad you are there and safe. We are so looking forward to being there next year. Oh, and for the photography, I would have recommended the theme the museum curators here gave us for the HPS exhibit this year, “Unexpected Beauty.” I kept thinking of Paris all the while we were working with that. There is so much beauty there that I didn’t expect—so many serendipities.

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  2. Gloria Benway
    June 16, 2018 @ 4:50 am

    Thanj you for sharing.

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  3. Peggy Simpson
    June 16, 2018 @ 4:53 am

    Thank you Linda 😃

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  4. CarolynB
    June 16, 2018 @ 9:45 am

    Yippee! Can’t tell you how excited I am L& B are back in Paris and writing / photographing for your wonderful blog. Couldn’t agree more about Orly and ‘street scenes’ is perfect for your photos (the flowers, the flowers!). Well done Bernie on the train tickets, too.

    Cheers across the Channel and enjoy the COFFEE xx

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  5. Malcolm and Antonia
    June 16, 2018 @ 9:51 am

    Hi Linda and Bernie, lovely reading your news and pleased to hear that you are back again and enjoying Paris. Very much looking forward to seeing you both on 3rd August.
    Love to you both,
    Malcolm and Antonia

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    • lspalla
      June 16, 2018 @ 11:32 am

      Yes, we have it on our calendar!

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  6. Gina Latour
    June 16, 2018 @ 10:59 am

    It’s wonderful to be back in Paris with you! I love reading the details of your day and seeing all of the lovely photos you take. Thank you so much for sharing your adventures with us.

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  7. Gina
    June 16, 2018 @ 11:02 am

    It’s wonderful to be back in Paris with you! I love reading the details of your experiences and seeing the lovely photos of my favorite city in the world. Thank you so much for sharing with us.

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  8. Gina Latour
    June 16, 2018 @ 11:03 am

    It’s wonderful to be back in Paris with you! I love reading the details of your experiences and seeing the lovely photos of my favorite city in the world. Thank you so much for sharing with us.

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    • lspalla
      June 16, 2018 @ 11:35 am

      Thanks for all 3 of your comments! Ha! Glad you’re along for the ride.

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      • Gina Latour
        June 16, 2018 @ 9:44 pm

        I’m so sorry, Linda! I didn’t think my comment was going through. Please feel free to delete two of them. 😔

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  9. Betsy Cobb
    June 16, 2018 @ 11:24 am

    So glad you are back. I learn so much following you!

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    • lspalla
      June 16, 2018 @ 11:31 am

      I am so thrilled to hear from you and to know that you are following along. To others on the blog, Betsy is my dear friend of MANY years ago (1970-72) in Atlanta. We suffered through teaching school together…High School English.

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  10. Beth Wise
    June 16, 2018 @ 11:25 am

    You do my heart good. Have a wonderful stay and know I will look forward to every post. Best to you both!

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  11. Pam
    June 16, 2018 @ 11:34 am

    Bonjour, Linda and Bernie! I think the street scenes are wonderful. That’s an excellent pick of a theme for this year’s blog. I can visualize being there perfectly! Have a magnificent time! I can’t wait to read and see more!

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    • lspalla
      June 16, 2018 @ 11:47 am

      Thanks for joining us!!

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  12. Beth Thames
    June 16, 2018 @ 11:45 am

    Glad you are there and sharing the stories with us. Sorry to hear that Thanksgiving is closed. I interviewed Judith, the owner, about ten years ago. She said her best- selling items were American cereals and peanut butter.

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    • lspalla
      June 16, 2018 @ 11:47 am

      Thanks for joining us!!

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  13. Lynne Berry Vallely
    June 16, 2018 @ 11:48 am

    I thought for sure I’d see you before you left. SO glad to hear you had “smooth sailing” going over. LOVE the photos and yes, esp the first one. Keep them coming and have a lovely and safe and healthy trip.

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    • lspalla
      June 16, 2018 @ 11:51 am

      Play golf on Tuesdays for me!!!

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  14. Beth Thames
    June 16, 2018 @ 11:50 am

    I always enjoy your posts from Paris. Sorry to hear that Thanksgiving closed. I interviewed Judith, the owner, about ten years ago. She said her best sellers were American cereals and peanut butter.

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  15. Marie Newberry
    June 16, 2018 @ 12:01 pm

    You two are so photogenic! Enjoy your stay! I look forward to reading your posts and seeing Bernie’s photos!

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    • lspalla
      June 16, 2018 @ 12:27 pm

      Merci, Marie. Good memories from last year!

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  16. Marlyn & Monica
    June 16, 2018 @ 12:02 pm

    We’re ready to share your adventures in Paris!

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    • lspalla
      June 16, 2018 @ 12:27 pm

      Oui, oui!

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  17. Melissa Brinkley
    June 16, 2018 @ 12:15 pm

    A daily treat for me! Thank you for sharing.

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    • lspalla
      June 16, 2018 @ 12:28 pm

      Merci!

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  18. Jemalee Adams
    June 16, 2018 @ 12:40 pm

    So glad that WE are all on this trip with you again!
    I love the Paris scenes and look forward to more.
    You both look so wonderful in the first picture.Thanks
    for always sharing your wonderful time in France.

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  19. Jeanie Thompson
    June 16, 2018 @ 12:53 pm

    Linda and Bernard! Thank you for popping up in my email this morning as I prepare for a week in North Alabama!! haha. Those photos you shared are the essence to me of my first time in Frances, especially the bouquets and the alluring fruit stand and patisserie. Please tell every Chantel hello for me and assure her that Americans are working hard here — voting, supporting good candidates– as we can to get USA back to the country they will recognize again. Looking forward to traveling with you. Kiss kiss. Jeanie

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  20. Jeanie Thompson
    June 16, 2018 @ 12:53 pm

    Linda and Bernard! Thank you for popping up in my email this morning as I prepare for a week in North Alabama!! haha. Those photos you shared are the essence to me of my first time in France, especially the bouquets and the alluring fruit stand and patisserie. Please tell every Chantel hello for me and assure her that Americans are working hard here — voting, supporting good candidates– as we can to get USA back to the country they will recognize again. Looking forward to traveling with you. Kiss kiss. Jeanie

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  21. Butch
    June 16, 2018 @ 1:38 pm

    I did not even know you were gone. Now THAT is old!

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  22. Clara Borges
    June 16, 2018 @ 1:45 pm

    Enjoy !!!! Paris is so beautiful and I can’t wait to see more photos enjoy,

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  23. Sophia Burwell
    June 16, 2018 @ 1:50 pm

    Looking forward to your posts! Love all the photos. Could Bernie add something musical this summer as a theme?

    Sophia

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  24. Jim Link
    June 16, 2018 @ 1:51 pm

    For taking our minds off Judy’s pain! It won’t last long. Jim

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  25. Fred
    June 16, 2018 @ 2:03 pm

    So wonderful that you made it safely and like M & M I’m looking forward to this years adventures.

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  26. Ginny
    June 16, 2018 @ 2:03 pm

    Those pictures make me feel like I’m there! Beautiful! Have a lovely time!

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  27. Lori Light
    June 16, 2018 @ 2:52 pm

    I love my annual trip to Paris through you and Bernie! Hope you nance a fabulous summer! Thanks for sharing your adventures.

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  28. Linda J. Smith
    June 16, 2018 @ 4:40 pm

    Linda so glad you two made it over safe! Always love your posts! Thanks for sharing Paris and France with us!

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  29. Cindi Ludwig
    June 16, 2018 @ 6:36 pm

    I’m delighted to hear your trip was uneventful and your travel time to your apartment shorter and less expensive. I always love your photos and food and flowers are two of my favorite subjects. Let the adventures begin!

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  30. Michelle Shory
    June 16, 2018 @ 11:40 pm

    See you soon! We can’t wait.

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  31. Doris Todd
    June 17, 2018 @ 12:06 am

    Wow! Looking Good!!! Love the Market Photos……think this is the perfect subject for this year’s photo odyssey.

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  32. Donna Rush
    June 17, 2018 @ 4:55 am

    Can’t wait for the next installment! Your adventure is always a favorite.

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