Around Le Weekend in Paris
Happy Fourth of July Weekend!
I will take a break on the blog for a day or two since I’m sure most of you will be busy grilling burgers, eating watermelon, and visiting with family and friends. We will be as proud to be Americans here in Paris as we are at home!
This morning was my least favorite activity…laundry, especially doing the sheets. Such a project, 78 steps up and down, back and forth to the lavamatique. But we got it done by 12:30 and then were off for lunch at Au Printemps, one of the great department stores in Paris. They have a lovely tea room on the 6th floor which we enjoy. I tried to shop, but it ended in my usual frustration. Between expensive prices and items that just didn’t fit, I gave up. We did go to the food store of Les Galleries Lafayette and found our favorite thing…pickled garlic! The SOLDES (big summer sales) are in full effect in Paris with crowds you won’t believe. The sign is correct…C’est fou…It’s crazy!
After a very light dinner, Bernie went to visit with his drinkin’ buddies around the corner for a while which he absolutely loves. We are invited to a cocktail party tomorrow evening with one of them at their home. Such fun!
Then we walked across the river for coffee and stayed until the rain caught us, but not before a few nice photos.
Tomorrow is the start off Le Tour de France, and the beginning point is at Mont Saint-Michel and on to Utah Beach at Normandy. If you have a chance to find the coverage on your television, I hope you will. It will be gorgeous scenery. And we plan to watch all afternoon!
Today’s café chairs kind of matched the weather…gray.
A bientôt
L & B
July 1, 2016 @ 8:59 pm
At the end of your trip, you’ll have to summarize all the chairs & offer a vote! Happy 4th! Excited to see you in a few weeks 🙂
July 1, 2016 @ 9:06 pm
Yes, I plan to pick the best 10 and ask people to select their favorite. Someone else also suggested that!
July 1, 2016 @ 9:19 pm
Happy 4th! Sounds like you had a wonderful afternoon and evening. You may prefer the cooler, rainy weather there to the heat here. None of my comments are posting and I can only see others sporadically. I keep trying.
July 1, 2016 @ 9:26 pm
Sorry you are having trouble with the web site.
July 1, 2016 @ 9:41 pm
Finally my comment posted. This picture of you and Bernie or something similar would be great on your book cover.
July 2, 2016 @ 5:59 am
Thanks, Toni.
July 2, 2016 @ 1:08 am
Happy 4th! I have enjoyed all the pictures on the blog.
Today was a warm day but not so humid. Sunday and Monday there is a 40% chance of rain.. Next week the heat index may be up to 105 on some days.
July 2, 2016 @ 5:59 am
Bless your heart in regard to watering my plants. I will make it up to you!
July 2, 2016 @ 1:45 am
Love the pictures today. The one of the two of you might be a good book cover. My opinion.
July 2, 2016 @ 5:58 am
Thanks, Charles
July 2, 2016 @ 2:59 am
Wonderful photo of you both!
July 2, 2016 @ 5:58 am
Thank you!
July 2, 2016 @ 7:06 pm
Love the picture of both of you….you look unbelievably happy! I think the book cover picture should have both of you in it!
Hope you will find a background that is recognizably Paris!
Happy 4th to you and Bernie!
Doris
July 4, 2016 @ 4:26 am
Gray skies and all, I would love to be there!
Happy 4th to you!
Barbara
July 7, 2016 @ 1:23 am
Linda & Bernie – I am enjoying your blog & photos!
Thinking of you two.
Jodie