Bienvenue à Paris, Natalie and Lisa
Bonjour,
My daughter Natalie, and her friend Lisa arrived safely yesterday into a very hot Paris. This is Natalie’s third visit and will be the hottest and most crowded for her. She visited first in August when the city dies down due to traditional August vacations, and last year’s visit was just a week after the COVID shutdown amid very cool temps. Paris was basically empty. I guess you might say that this time, she will see the “real” Paris.
We had a lovely evening together eating at a restaurant that we knew was air-conditioned. Lisa is a sweetheart and has never traveled abroad. She was a trooper responding to all the stimuli that hits you the first time in Paris. Here are some photos of the evening.
Our friends from the evening before, Roger and Kath had difficulty sending their photos to us so will post them now. They leave tomorrow and we wish them safe travels.
Today is Bastille Day so we will be off shortly to a very busy day of activities with first the flyover from one of the bridges which starts the big parade, then lunch on the isle, then St. Chapelle, Notre Dame (outside only), Shakespeare Bookstore, and finally a riverboat cruise this evening for the fireworks.
Sorry to be so short and sweet this morning but the clock is ticking!
À bientôt
L & B
July 14, 2022 @ 10:38 am
Knowing that you and Bernie are carrying on your Paris tradition, accompanied by delightful visits from family and friends, makes us happy too. Love your photos. We appreciate your taking the time to share your adventures and look forward to the next chapter.
July 14, 2022 @ 2:59 pm
Merci
July 14, 2022 @ 10:43 am
Looks like you planned the perfect first day for Natalie and Lisa. Staying cool sounds to be the goal of the day. Your pictures are lovely. Happy Bastille Day✈️🇫🇷
July 14, 2022 @ 3:00 pm
Merci!
July 14, 2022 @ 11:08 am
Happy Bastille Day! Have fun!
July 14, 2022 @ 3:00 pm
It’s been a good day and a bit cooler.
July 14, 2022 @ 11:27 am
Thank you for taking some decent pictures of yourself. It will probably take a couple more days for me to completely overwrite that initial image in my memory stack, so keep up the good work.
Please remember to pace yourselves in the heat. After all, Paris is a city where we saunter rather than stride. My body is here but my heart is there with you.
July 14, 2022 @ 2:59 pm
It was truly a horrible photo! But it showed exactly how I was feeling. Certainly not a poker face!!!
July 14, 2022 @ 11:46 am
Have a wonderful day! Tell Natalie hello from me. I so enjoy your perspectives and photos.
July 14, 2022 @ 3:01 pm
Merci! I will mention you to Natalie!
July 14, 2022 @ 11:49 am
Glad to see you are settled in. Look forward to seeing all the pictures. Love the one with the waiter and the cute dog.
July 14, 2022 @ 3:01 pm
It was a fun picture and first of many we hope!
July 14, 2022 @ 12:06 pm
Happy Bastille Day to you, Bernie, and the kids. Boeuf Bourguignon here tonight!
July 14, 2022 @ 1:03 pm
I think I could stand the heat with all those fun things in store.
July 14, 2022 @ 3:02 pm
A little cooler today with a breeze.
July 14, 2022 @ 1:59 pm
Wasn’t the restaurant where we ate our last evening with y’all last trip?
You look so much more relaxed!!! At least the elevator goes up😜. I can handle down, but NOT UP! Sounds like a truly fun filled day and night for the gals. It will be truly memorable.
July 14, 2022 @ 3:02 pm
Yes, I’m sure it was. A favorite of ours.
July 14, 2022 @ 1:59 pm
Sounds like Bastille Day will be wonderful. Enjoy!
July 14, 2022 @ 3:28 pm
I love the elevator shot…. But need to know: HOW will you get your luggage down? Hahaha
July 14, 2022 @ 5:18 pm
Looks like fun!
July 14, 2022 @ 6:46 pm
Happy Times! Hope your day goes great today.
July 14, 2022 @ 6:58 pm
Linda, it looks like you have already recovered from your hard travel and checkin day, judging by the lovely photographs in today’s blog. I confess that I admired the “I’ve seen it all, I’ve done it all, and now I just want to put my feet up and rest my head” sophistication of your first-day photo! Thanks for sharing your time in Paris with us!
July 14, 2022 @ 10:41 pm
Looks like a great evening! Hope u guys had a great Bastille Day today!