Bienvenue à Paris!
Bonjour mes amis,
It’s almost summertime and for us that means Paris! This is our twenty-second year, and we hope to share the next two months with you.
Our travel day on Friday was less than the best with a 3-hour delay out of Huntsville because of a mechanical problem. Ugh! The rest of the day we were chasing our tail, rushing to make the next leg of the journey. AND WE DID. But not without a few annoying hiccoughs. We were truly blessed with the Atlanta to Newark connection. As the flight attendant said, “You guys are living right, because this will never happen again in a million years.” We came into Hartsfield at Gate 9 and took off for Newark at Gate 11 right across the terminal. We had ten minutes to make that change. Otherwise, we would have missed that flight, then missed La Compagnie which we fly to Paris. Since they don’t fly every day, who knows when we might have arrived.
Then we discovered our Delta flight into Newark landed at Terminal A, not B. Thanks to two extremely nice YOUNGER guys who helped us with very heavy luggage negotiate a frantic shuttle ride to switch terminals and make the flight for Paris. After all of our concerns, Newark ended up being a nothing burger with almost empty security lines where we have stood for hours in the past.
For sure, we were two tired puppies!! Our apartment was in fine shape and we are now officially unpacked but with some upside down body clocks for a few days. One thing is painfully real: we’re not as young and spry as we used to be but we keep moving forward.
It just a 12-hour period in Paris, we saw very cool temps (57 degrees), cloudy skies, rain, then sunshine, and much nicer temps by evening…warm enough to sit outside for dinner.
My daughter and her family left also on Friday for London and it was fun to coordinate our travel day. They will be in Paris with us on the 28th. 
Thanks for coming along for yet another summer. No theme this year unless you suggest one, and then we’ll do our best!
Here’s a few street scenes along our neighborhood route. It’s delightful to see a rejuvenated rue St. Paul with quaint interesting shops opening up. And of course, always the gorgeous flowers.
A bientôt
L & B
May 25, 2025 @ 2:26 am
Bienvenue! So glad you made all those crazy connections. We are off tomorrow. Too bad we won’t cross paths this year! We will just have to follow you virtually.
May 25, 2025 @ 2:32 am
Welcome back! Look forward to you blogs!
Thad
May 25, 2025 @ 2:33 am
So glad you made your connections! Hope things go smoothly over the next two months. Enjoy!
May 25, 2025 @ 2:44 am
I’m Anticipating good things, scenes, adventures, etc from you this summer! So happy to read your travel over was basically uneventful!
Flowers and Fashions could be an interesting theme.
May 25, 2025 @ 3:04 am
I was afraid last year was the end of an era so I am very glad to to hear you are back in Paris for the summer. My daughter and 3 granddaughters flew into London on Friday as well and will head home Wednesday. I am looking forward to the adventures of Bernie and Linda once more and am sure you will enjoy having Natalie and family join you for a few days. Paris is always a good idea!
May 25, 2025 @ 3:38 am
Paris is always a good idea – love that, Talitha! Yes, I agree and was glad for the invite…this time we went all out and brought the whole fam! It was neat that our travel days coordinated…we were both in taxis headed to our respective “homes” of London and Paris even! Hated mom & Bernie’s travels were so rocky…ours were quite pleasant except no sleep on the flight over this time really. We’re getting acclimated and enjoying a new across the pond adventure in London! Be careful, extra mindful with your steps and soak up Paris you too…so excited to join you soon!!
May 25, 2025 @ 3:46 am
Congratulations on your miraculous flight connections!!
The stress of missing your flight in Newark must have been a realnail biter. So happy it all worked out.
Enjoy the visit with your family and have a marvelous two months.
Bonne santé !
Dorcas
May 25, 2025 @ 3:50 am
So glad you are there and will share your days with us.
May 25, 2025 @ 5:33 am
Can’t wait to follow your holiday once again! Hopefully I will get over there next year 🌺
May 25, 2025 @ 11:15 am
Wishing you a most wonderful visit to Paris! I so enjoy reading your blog. Thank you for taking the time to share with us. Thankful you are settled and getting rested for the adventures to come.
Best regards,
Terrie
May 25, 2025 @ 11:17 am
We thought of you all day. Glad that Newark went well. I’m hoping for a lot of fashion– hats, shoes, colors, hair. Be careful and make more memories.
May 25, 2025 @ 11:48 am
I’m so pleased to hear all the forces aligned to get you to Paris without major delays. It’s good that you have a few days to get settled, rested and ready for your family’s visit. Looking forward to sharing in your adventures. Cindi
May 25, 2025 @ 12:48 pm
So glad you made it safely! Looking forward to your posts. Theme? Hats? Love to you both! Lea
May 25, 2025 @ 1:05 pm
Wonderful to see you in Paris again! Looking forward to reading of your adventures and, of course, seeing all your wonderful photos!
May 25, 2025 @ 1:38 pm
Your daughter is literally a couple of blocks away from us in your photo! Welcome back to this side of the pond! Have a great time in Paris this summer. Much love, Antonia and Malcolm xx
May 25, 2025 @ 2:02 pm
Wow, how about that!
May 25, 2025 @ 1:41 pm
Off to a good start. Glad to see y’all back.
May 25, 2025 @ 4:22 pm
Thanks for keeping us up to date. Plane travel these days gets more difficult with each season. Glad you are there and safe.
May 25, 2025 @ 5:30 pm
I was thrilled to see your name pop up in my email feed. They’re back I proclaimed to myself. Good for them. As someone in her 80’s and planning another Paris visit in October, I applauded your tenacity. The sirens of Paris keep calling don’t they! I will read with relish your adventures,Linda. And enjoy Bernie along side you every day. As for slowing down a bit, just go with the flow and rest as needed.
How about looking for interesting signs on stores, boutiques,and buildings as a theme for this year?
On Y Va
Bonnie
May 25, 2025 @ 6:30 pm
You are a lifesaver!! I enjoy so much ‘traveling back to Paris with you’😍. What a treat for me…enjoy your adventure🥂a suggestion for your theme…the Art Scene 🤩. Thanks for taking me along. June
May 25, 2025 @ 6:45 pm
Thanks for the update. So very glad you made it all the way “without a hitch” and sounds like you dodged a couple of bullets along the way.
Enjoy your family and stay safe.
May 25, 2025 @ 8:37 pm
Hurray! We were just talking about your blog today, and wondering if you would be there again! Looking forward to sharing your trip vicariously!
May 25, 2025 @ 10:55 pm
Glad to join you again on your travels. Always enjoy starting my day with your posts! Safe travels.
May 25, 2025 @ 11:40 pm
So glad you made it! We are making the trip tonight..in Atlanta now…and look forward to arriving tomorrow around noon. Have our two grandchildren, 19 and 23, making their first trip to Paris. I told them how I met you in 2011 in Huntsville before making my first trip and you were very helpful. We are staying in an apartment near the Rodin museum and hope to get over to your area too! So excited to make new memories.
May 26, 2025 @ 1:01 pm
So happy you both made it safely!!! Your stars are lined up to have made all of your flights and I am so glad you did. Hooray for the help of the young men with the luggage… their mothers would be proud. Your apartment view is lovely this year. Thank you for sharing the details of your travels…I love traveling vicariously with you! How about “Paris pets” for this year’s theme? Cats, dogs, anything!
May 26, 2025 @ 5:28 pm
We’ve already done a year of dogs which was hugely popular. I think I’ve decided on windows and balconies. Glad you’re along for the ride.