Parc Bercy and Bercy Village in Paris
Bonjour, Paris is teeming with tourists but locals are preparing to depart for their vacance or vacation. In a week or two, the local areas throughout the Marais where we are will be noticeably less crowded, and some of the shops will close for most of the month of August. It’s an efficient way to deal […]
A Cooler Pleasant Day in Paris
Bonsoir, Today has given some relief from the heat remaining in the high 80’s, which while still hot, is nothing like it has been. We are grateful! We had a slow, easy day which began this morning by going in search of the very helpful magazine “Where Paris.” It contains all the latest happenings around […]
Hot, Hot Weather in Paris Persists
Bonjour, We prepared to do battle again today with the unseasonably hot, dry weather in Paris. It has not rained here for over a month which is just hard to believe given that generally there are pleasant showers at least three or four times a week. The dust in the air is heavy; the leaves […]
La Fete Nationale–A Magnificent Day in Paris
Bonjour mes amis, It goes by many names: La Fete Nationale; Bastille Day; Quatorze Juliet (14 July). Whatever you call it, the experience is “formidable” as the French would say. The stage was set by the weather (gorgeous and not too hot). Jim Bilbro braved an early morning and went to stand on the Champs […]
Routine Stuff in Paris Today
Bonjour, Our day has been very much like what we experience at home: doing laundry, going to the post office, grocery shopping, getting some things printed at the internet cafe, a bite of lunch in the apartment, and then a quick trip out to find one of my “new” spots for this year. I actually […]
A New Discovery in Paris…Rue Cremieux
Bonjour mes amis, We returned via train to Paris from our visit with Bernie’s cousins last evening about 8:30. Our top speed on the TGV was 313 kilometers which is almost 200 mph! The weather is much cooler in Paris and all was well in our apartment. This morning demanded a trip to the grocery […]
A Beautiful Friday in Alsace
Bonjour, It’s a gorgeous day in Alsace enhanced by delicious food and a visit from more cousins, Marie-Josee and Jean-Paul who live in another small town near Alsace called Beaume-les-Dames. These two are in their mid 80’s, still going strong and still driving. We had a wonderful visit over exquisite cuisine prepared by Laurie and […]
A Visit with the Cousins in Alsace, France
Bonsoir from Alsace, It’s Thursday evening and we arrived yesterday for a few days with Bernie’s cousins, Pierre and Laurie Verdier. Their home and hospitality are always so warm and enjoyable. We took the TGV from Paris, toting our ham sandwiches for lunch. It was an interesting ride over. We had a chat (cat) next […]