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  1. Carolyn Barnabo
    October 29, 2019 @ 10:07 am

    I adore reading about your Paris days and lovely to see some of Bernie’s old haunts. The Thai sounds delicious too!

    Cheers across the Channel and so sorry our next visit begins after you leave. I don’t suppose we can convince you to join us for a Parisian New Year’s Eve … I love Paris in the winter (well, any season!). Guessing you and your families might be unhappy if you’re not back for Christmas. La prochaine fois!

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    • lspalla
      October 29, 2019 @ 10:15 am

      Carolyn, you are always or almost always my first commenter, and I so appreciate your kind words. I’m afraid you are correct that family might object to our continued stay, not to mention our pocketbooks would implode. L’année prochaine!!!

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  2. Malcolm
    October 29, 2019 @ 10:19 am

    Dear Linda and Bernie,
    Lovely photos today, as always. I enjoyed reading about Bernie’s time in Paris, as a young boy.
    It’s so cold here in London today and I see it’s the same temperature in Paris. Have a great day today and stay warm!
    Malcolm X

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    • lspalla
      October 29, 2019 @ 11:54 am

      Doing laundry…ugh! And walking our half mile up the street to a dryer and back. Tis my least favorite chore in Paris.

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  3. Cynthia Ludwig
    October 29, 2019 @ 11:39 am

    What a perfect leisurely day to stroll, dine, observe, take pictures, admire and take in the city of Bernie’s childhood.

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    • lspalla
      October 29, 2019 @ 11:52 am

      Merci!

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  4. Monica & Marlyn
    October 29, 2019 @ 12:16 pm

    Love, love, love the picture of reflective Bernie. It was especially poignant on a day when you had visited his boyhood places.

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    • lspalla
      October 29, 2019 @ 12:33 pm

      I was very pleased with it too!

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  5. Judy Gattis
    October 29, 2019 @ 12:30 pm

    That looked like the perfect day, soooo much better than those hot summer strolls, huh? We saw some beautiful mums placed in a cemetery in Vienne this morning, decorated for a holiday.

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    • lspalla
      October 29, 2019 @ 12:33 pm

      How’s the weather today where you are?

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  6. Thad
    October 29, 2019 @ 1:05 pm

    Fantastic blog Linda. Love the nostalgia associated with Bernie’s childhood.

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    • lspalla
      October 29, 2019 @ 2:36 pm

      Merci, Thad. It’s special always to revisit where Bernie grew up. As much for me as for him!

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  7. Pat O'Brien
    October 29, 2019 @ 1:56 pm

    It’s finally sinking in that you’re able to find entertainment by just walking out the door and down the street. Nice point about finding the perfect blend of protection from the wind and exposure to sunlight. We all have danced around trying to find that spot. Very pleasant and varied day. Thank you.

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    • lspalla
      October 29, 2019 @ 2:34 pm

      True statement about how easy it is to be entertained in Paris if you’re open and willing to look for it!

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  8. Bob
    October 29, 2019 @ 2:01 pm

    What a fun day. After spending days in your footsteps, the concept of a pair of snails strolling past Victor Hugo’s is incongruous. A second thought to ponder, is it possible the elementary school becoming a Monastery was a cause and effect of two Bernards passing through its doors?

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    • lspalla
      October 29, 2019 @ 2:33 pm

      Great remarks, Bob. Both are true!! Snails, we aren’t!

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  9. Jill Gardner
    October 29, 2019 @ 3:43 pm

    I so love the journey along with both of you! I love seeing the flowers and the buildings and learning history.
    I hope you are managing to stay warm!!
    Love to both , Jill

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    • lspalla
      October 29, 2019 @ 5:25 pm

      It’s our pleasure to share the journey with all of you. How’s the new job situation coming along?

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