Strolling Along Les Champs Elysées
Bonjour, Life in Paris embraces many facets, most of which are truly wonderful. The reality of walking, however, is one which can be overwhelming. Yes, it does offset the need to worry over calories. Where we are now in this beautiful, unexpected apartment versus where our guests are and will be located for the extent […]
Bastille Day Is Close to Perfect!
Bonjour mes amis, July 14 is a spectacular day in France, signifying the end of the monarchy and a day of liberty, equality and fraternity. Believe it or not, the temperature was fantastic with a cool breeze which blew all day. By the end of the evening at midnight, I was wearing Bernie’s sports coat! […]
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 […]
Paris Is Hot, Hot, Hot and Jammed with Tourists
Bonjour! Life is much better after 24 hours in Paris, and we do love our new apartment, though we’re struggling with the location. A good night’s rest, new friends, and good food made for a smile on our faces. I do apologize for the negativity in my first post as I try always to make […]
Bienvenue à Paris
Bonjour for 2022, It would be an understatement to say that we’ve had better first days for our annual Paris visit! Travel is tough right now, but we’re trying to be positive and grateful for the experience. And we’re doubly grateful for those of you who have followed us for many years. Here’s hoping that […]
To My Friend, Beth Wise
Dear Friends and blog followers, I’ve never written a post quite like this one, and I do so with a heavy heart. Beth Wise and her travel companion sat in my home about three weeks ago to discuss some tips on their upcoming trip to Paris and other destinations in France. Bernie joined us. Beth […]
Final Thoughts For 2021
Bonjour mes amis, It is my tradition to write a final summary blog every year before we depart for home. It’s always a challenge to come up with a new idea. Thus this closing post is generated painstakingly over multiple days, not a few quick hours in the early morning. It needs time to simmer. […]
Winners of the 2021 Photo Contest
Bonjour, Many thanks to the 50 folks who took the time to vote. It wasn’t an easy choice as many of you expressed. Maybe the message is to have only one theme moving forward! Anyway, hope it was a fun exercise for you. Maybe next year, we’ll do café chairs again because they have all […]