A Photographer’s Feast in Paris
Bonjour mes amis, I have trained myself over the years to be hypersensitive about what’s around me in Paris because it helps with pickpockets (ha!) and with catching unexpected and delightful photographs. Yesterday was such a day. Having a theme for the year helps but also just the spontaneity of what pops up. After a […]
Great Weather, Great Friends, Great Food
Bonjour, This is how we love Paris: warm, breezy and daylight until almost 11pm. Just doesn’t get much better than that! We are enjoying our tiny apartment with the great view of our courtyard and the “lift” which is so much easier (at this age) than the 34 steps we used to have plus 16 […]
Laundry, Leisure and Lucious Weather
Bonjour, Mondays are slower days in Paris after busy weekends as many shops and restaurants are closed. There seems to be a bit of a lull in the city to me. Schools are still in session and will not close until the last week of June. Our morning was spent washing sheets in our apartment […]
Sundays in Paris
Bonjour mes amis, Years ago in what now seems a land far, far away, Paris was totally quiet on Sundays. It was a day for families to visit local parks, fill up the iconic green chairs, walk their dogs, take a pique-nique to the river, stroll and rest. There were no shops open, not even […]
A Cool, cool day in Paris
Bonjour, Planning a wardrobe for two months in Paris is always a guessing game. We’ve been here in June when it was in the upper 90’s with no A/C and in July when it was freezing. So I bring a little of this and a little of that and hope for the best. Mostly this […]
A Rainy, Peaceful Day in Paris
Bonjour, After days of absolutely perfect weather, finally a bit of slow rain yesterday to cleanse the city. My eyes burn and itch from all the pollution. We love having company but it does drain our energy. A few days of catch-up is welcome. Bernie’s son and his partner arrive on Saturday for 12 days […]
Catching Up on the Bass Visit to Paris
Bonjour mes amis, We had just a regular day yesterday filled with washing and then drying down the street and a lovely dinner at what I call the happiest street in Paris, rue Montorgueil. If you’ve been to Paris and haven’t been here, you’ve missed a treat! We’ve often thought of getting an apartment there […]
Tying Up Loose Ends for a Great Visit
Bonjour, Today brought an end to a fabulous visit with Natalie, Steve, Carson and James. Though it was not perfect, it was pretty darn close and left us all with some fantastic memories. Carson, 16, and James, 11, did amazingly well. I’m so proud of them. There is never enough time and Natalie truly believes […]