Making the Best of a Rainy Day
Bonjour, We are in a very nice apartment building right next to the river which has been undergoing some exterior renovation. It’s sometimes loud as they work and the scaffolding is all around. Hopefully, they will be finished soon! It’s a lovely place, and we hear not a peep from anyone or anything at night […]
Rain-Soaked Day in Paris
Bonjour, Living in Paris is like living anywhere. Some days are better than others given really horrible weather. It was very cool yesterday and rained almost all day. Certainly not my favorite! We emailed our friend Hannah mid-morning and asked her to join us for a day out at La Defense at the massive shopping […]
Cool and Rainy in Paris
Bonjour, We’ve been to Paris over the years three times in May and this is the coolest. Yesterday’s morning temp was 54 degrees. Today is supposed to be even cooler with rain all day… ugh! Wardrobe is a challenge! I prepared for cool, but then I had to prepare for extremely hot days in June. […]
A Rainy Sunday in Paris
Bonjour, Sundays are so special in Paris when church bells rule the day, traffic is almost non-existent, and families crowd the streets but not until lunchtime. Though the rain quelled some of the enthusiasm, it was still a wonderfully fun day. The weather went from fine mist to pouring rain and finally to a touch […]
Montorgueil: One of the Oldest Neighborhoods in Paris
Bonjour mes amis, Much of yesterday was spent on the BBC watching the coronation of King Charles. Bernie worked a great deal with the British during his 22-year military career. To use his line…”No one does pomp and pageantry as good as the British.” I was totally enamored with the ceremony; Bernie, not so much. […]
The Pleasure of an Ordinary Paris Day
Bonjour, Perhaps it’s my foot, perhaps it’s familiarity with the area, perhaps it’s loving our little space…whatever it is, we are finding our early days in Paris to be soothing, a little slower, and peaceful. The weather continues to be almost perfect. Literally, it rained a few drops while we were at dinner but shortly […]
Third Day of Gorgeous Weather in Paris
Bonjour, How can we be so lucky with the weather? Yesterday was just barely cool with sunshine and blue skies, though a little rain is predicted today. We are finding our apartment more and more comfortable even with the small space. It was well-designed and no spot is left unorganized. We have a great refrigerator […]
Refreshed, Renewed and Rarin’ To Go
Bonjour, It’s amazing what nine hours of sleep can do for your body and mind. With a comfortable bed, total peace and quiet, a good coffee pot, and we are happy campers this morning. We have absolutely no street noise since our apartment faces the courtyard, but I can thankfully still faintly hear the church […]