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 […]
We’re Back for Another Soirée in Paris!
Bonjour mes amis, If you followed us last year, you know what a horrible entry day we had and how frustrated we were with our location. This year has brought the opposite situation. We are back on rue St. Paul in the Marais at the very end on the Quai Celestin near the river. It’s […]
2022: Reflections of an Unusual Year
Bonjour mes amis, This will be my final blog from Paris for 2022, a year we will always remember for many reasons— some very good, some not so good! What started out as a disaster evolved into resignation, then acceptance, and eventually pleasure because we were just glad to be in the city we love. […]