Keeping Up With the Tysons in Paris!
Bonjour, The last few days of the Tysons visit have been fast and furious with four late nights in a row as our grand finale. Two down and two to go. Guess who’s showing their ages? I’m afraid Bernie and I opted for a bit of rest yesterday and left Sharon and Johnny to navigate […]
The Delightful Left Bank or Rive Gauche of Paris
Bonjour mes amis, I’m getting quite the Paris tan from all of these sunny days! Hot, but just enough breeze to be very tolerable. We had a most enjoyable day on the Left Bank yesterday. I’m aware that many of you love the museum photos and accompanying facts, and some of you would rather see […]
Sun, Sun, Sun in Paris
Bonjour, The Tysons have been with us now for 10 days and other than the heat, the weather has been gorgeous. Sharon bought an umbrella here which has not been needed once! Yesterday, we had no time commitments with reservations, just the opportunity to stroll and wander around. We showed them the tunnel first where […]
The Allure of Montmartre
Bonjour, Despite the droves of tourists, Montmartre still touches every pleasant nerve in my body. Despite the litter, all the steps, the trashy little souvenir shops, the caricaturists luring you to sit for them, the cruel cobblestones that are so difficult to trod. and the jammed-together cafe tables, Montmartre for me is that remnant of old […]
Completely Saturated by Le Louvre
Bonjour, Sharon and Johnny had been to the Louvre a lifetime ago when Johnny was serving in Germany so yesterday was quite an experience for them. They had never seen the Pyramid, built by I.M. Pei and opened in April of 1989. I’m certainly no authority but some might agree that Le Louvre is the […]
At Last, A Cooler Paris Graces Our Day
Bonjour mes amis, Yesterday was a glorious day, weather-wise for us after a rain during the night. Cool, breezy, clear skies, just perfect for getting around. Our day began with a visit to a relatively new museum about the Liberation of Paris in WWII. It is free and without reservation. Located across from the catacombs […]
Relishing a Slower Day in Paris
Bonjour, Yesterday, the skies tried to squeeze out a little rain but it was precious little. Just a few raindrops as I introduced Sharon to riding the bus. Of course, in the mornings, there are fewer people so we found a seat and rode to l’Hotel de Ville for some shopping in the BHV, the […]
Hot, Dry, Dusty Trip to Chateau Vaux-le-Vicomte
Bonjour, Probably ten years ago, we visited Chateau Vaux-le-Vicomte with Jim and Peggy Bilbro. Jim was “in charge” of directions that day, and what I remember was a beautiful, lush garden and interesting interior. Yesterday, it was so hot that it took your breath away especially in the sun. We first had a train ride […]