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  1. Jeanie Thompson
    June 30, 2015 @ 4:14 pm

    Linda, I remember sweltering in the South of France in 2006 when there was a terrible heat wave. I slept one night without a fan in an unairconditioned refurbished farmhouse, but my host brought me a fan after that. It is great conditioning for us pampered Americans to experience such weather! That summer I was in also Assisi doing some journalistic work and had to wear long sleeves to be acceptable to the Franciscans. I know you and Bernie will have a wonderful time, no matter the temp! Your blog is my favorite moment in email every day!

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    • lspalla
      June 30, 2015 @ 4:20 pm

      I’m so glad you are enjoying the blog. Thought of you today as I remembered our fighting the crowd and long lines when you bought a purse during Les Soldes! It was a fun day but not as hot as this.

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  2. layne
    June 30, 2015 @ 4:50 pm

    The photographs are splendid! But for now, with the heat, I am glad that I am not there. We spent a few days in Paris on our way to Egypt in 1992. The temperature was 85 and I freaked – 100 would take me away!

    I am sure that you read “Lunch in Paris, A Love Story with Recipes” by Elizabeth Baird, which was followed by “Picnic in Provence, A Memoir with Recipes. I can see you two becoming great friends! Perhaps a trip to her Scaramouche in Céreste, France?

    This year, they have opened a Scaramouche Paris Branch ……. Scaramouche Artisan Glacier
    22 Rue la Vieuville | Métro Abbesses, 75018 Paris, France +33 6 21 11 15 44

    I loved both books, and have made many recipes! I hope that you will check out the ice cream shop, and let us know what you think!

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    • lspalla
      June 30, 2015 @ 4:59 pm

      Amazing! I just finished reading “Lunch in Paris, A Love Story with Recipes.” It is Elizabeth Bard’s agent who is reading my manuscript. I found her name in the book! We’ll look for the shop when we go to Montmartre. Thx!

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  3. Angie Gaines
    June 30, 2015 @ 5:15 pm

    Hi Linda…I am really enjoying your blog & it’s a perfect get-away during my lunch hour at work. Your words are taking me to a place I’ve never been & I’m very intrigued to read of the adventures that await. I would absolutely love to be there for Les Soldes and could spend hours enjoying the shopping. What a blessing for you & Bernie to be enjoying such a wonderful place!

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    • lspalla
      June 30, 2015 @ 8:49 pm

      So glad you are enjoying our trip. It’s fun to have friends along the way with us!

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  4. Barbara
    June 30, 2015 @ 5:50 pm

    I’m SO Glad you got the fan. When we went to NIce, we experienced heat like you. Lee is saying it was worse in Cannes. I didn’t remember…just hot all the time.

    Where did you get your book about recipes? And, it’s really great to know you have some company
    who shares the same agent/publisher…I can’t remember. I’m just thrilled for you and all your writing.
    “You’ve come a really long way,” as the saying goes from when I was your first friend. No one could be prouder! Write on.

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    • lspalla
      June 30, 2015 @ 8:53 pm

      Diane Strickland has the book. “Lunch in Paris…A Love Story with Recipes.” Don’t have a publisher yet, just an agent who is willing to look at my manuscript. She could reject it. So don’t get too excited.

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  5. Charles Gattis
    June 30, 2015 @ 6:02 pm

    Great shots, Bernie! Even with the weather I can tell you are having a great time. Thanks for sharing.

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  6. Cindi Ludwig
    June 30, 2015 @ 6:21 pm

    You’re missing out on a week of scattered thunderstorms. The forecast for the 4th is only for 40% rain :(. So after a morning out I’m reading and exploring new books to read. Can’t wait for yours to be among them. Yours and Bernie’s photos always make me feel like I’m there!

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  7. Jemalee
    June 30, 2015 @ 9:27 pm

    I am truly enjoying your adventures and pictures!! Each blog brings back my own memories and “takes me” to Paris for a few minutes. Thanks so much for taking the time to share your adventures and love of Paris.
    I look forward to each blog.

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    • lspalla
      June 30, 2015 @ 9:29 pm

      Thanks so much Jemalee. Glad you are enjoying the blog! We’re just trying to keep from melting!

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  8. Peggy
    July 1, 2015 @ 12:50 am

    I’m sorry it is so miserably hot there, but at the same time glad we aren’t there yet! We are hoping our usual luck holds and the temps break just before we arrive. I’m always torn whether to plan to purchase clothes while in Paris or bring my usual random collection and just pick up a few things. I ALWAYS buy shoes in Paris as well as glasses and I may try to find a nice Italian leather jacket this year. Maybe–maybe not. You need to show me all the best bargain clothing spots.

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    • lspalla
      July 1, 2015 @ 3:58 am

      Yes, be very glad you’re not here right now. Even with the fan last night while we slept, it was sweaty warm. As to clothes, a good half of what I brought is not wearable right now. There are some great boutiques just down the street that aren’t too expensive but then it’s Paris. Cost is relative. There is a new outlet store which has opened on Rue de Rivioli. True designer brands marked down and it’s also Les SOLDES. That will be a place to look for your jacket or les grand magasins.

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  9. Anne
    July 1, 2015 @ 11:56 am

    Bonjour Linda et Bernie,
    I enjoy reading your blog. Yes, great shots. And you have a great view from your flat ! It’s so hot here in Paris, I think you’ve been brave visiting the Printemps and area while the sales. With this heat, sales are even more difficult to experience (actually, last saturday was the 8th sales day). We haven’t had such hot weather since long time… Amitiés Anne

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