An Early, All-Smiles Entrance for the Steigerwald’s
Bonjour mes amis,
Round two of Huntsville company began yesterday very early in the day. Paula and Tim landed at CDG at 6:08am, and we were there at 6:35 to greet them. Of course, they were excited but also pretty exhausted and in that arrival-zone hinterland after a flip-flop to their body clocks. 
But that didn’t stop their enthusiasm and joy at finally being in Paris. They were troopers and made it to 2pm (an adamant check-in time at the hotel) and a nap, shower, and nestling into their small but hopefully efficient hotel room. They were awed by the beautiful Parisian architecture and realized that weather will always be the fickle member of the equation. Though we had a sunshine morning, it was still quite cool when the wind blew. We showed them around our area, and they especially loved the St. Paul/St. Louis Catholic Church right next to us. Tim plans to attend morning mass there when he can.
Dinner was across the river onto the islands at one of our favorite cafés and a look all around Notre Dame. It stops me cold every time I see the empty skyline where the spire of Notre Dame is supposed to be. I will never get used to the sense of abandonment and sadness it creates. The evening seemed to get warmer as it got later, and we enjoyed the time outside.
Enjoy all the night shots, the light shots, the people shots. Just a fun day!!
Today was Tim and Paula’s free day, and we hit the ground running tomorrow and Sunday since they are supposed to be sunshine days in the upper 60’s and 70’s. We’ll make good use of that outside opportunity by doing two gardens Paula especially wants to see on Saturday. Sunday will be a day at Montmartre beginning with mass at the Sacre Coeur.
This fun poster was spotted by Tim around our area, and since I’m a big Alabama fan, here’s a “Roll Tide!” 
Also caught a touch of fall color in the courtyard of our apartment.
Glad to see that Alabama has gotten relief from the high temps! Enjoy your weekend.
L & B
October 12, 2019 @ 10:39 am
Oh my gosh the photos today are exceptional!!! Kudos to Bernie! I’m looking forward to your adventures with Paula and Tim.
October 12, 2019 @ 3:46 pm
Miss you guys! Paula and I shopped this afternoon! She’s the fashion queen and can sure get you to spend your money!
October 12, 2019 @ 11:36 am
Oh my, those beautiful night photos! Enjoy your next round of company.
October 12, 2019 @ 3:46 pm
Merci!
October 12, 2019 @ 12:39 pm
Please have Tim and Paul bring back a couple of cans of Cream da Elephant in tomato sauce. Aigle de Guerre!
October 12, 2019 @ 3:44 pm
Oui, oui, monsieur! We talked about you all day, especially at lunch. We ate at a restaurant that was part of the Mosque of Paris. Really an experience but very good!! Look for pics.
October 12, 2019 @ 12:57 pm
Roll Tide, Linda! Love the elephant and tomato soup. Clever.
October 12, 2019 @ 3:45 pm
Merci!
October 12, 2019 @ 2:06 pm
Today was a good day for your pictures, I couldn’t decide on a favorite. Somebody is really developing a good eye. Reflections in windows and water, looking through windows, streetlights, and more – all good. Speaking of good pictures – we enjoyed viewing John Dersham’s collection photographs of Alabama that were on display at Huntsville Botanical Gardens a 2 or 3 weeks ago. If they are still there, your Huntsville friends might want to check them out. Please pass along to Paula our thanks for the great job she did at the Huntsville Botanical Gardens. It’s a great fun place that stands out and above in many ways.
October 12, 2019 @ 3:43 pm
Pat, I will tell her our connection and pass along your compliments!
October 12, 2019 @ 2:52 pm
Beautiful Paris shots! Loved all the light! You just have to catch it when you can between the clouds.
October 12, 2019 @ 3:41 pm
Oui, oui! It’s a fun challenge
October 12, 2019 @ 3:25 pm
So happy to hear Paula and Tim arrived safety! I know the four of them are going to have a wonderful time!
Loving your pictures Linda!
October 12, 2019 @ 3:41 pm
Merci!
October 12, 2019 @ 4:54 pm
Tell Paula and Tim to be prepared for the never slowing down Spalla and Verdier. They are truly in for a royal treat, as witnessed by the Ludwigs visit. Oh those night shots! Gorgeous. And the elephant is PERFECT! Borough luggage down from attic this morning- starting to lay out stuff and going to bed earlier and earlier.🤞🏻
October 12, 2019 @ 7:52 pm
Hope you have a fantastic cruise and we’ll see you soon!!
October 12, 2019 @ 5:10 pm
Always a delight to read your updates. The photos are awesome and so very enjoyable I re-scroll thru them repeatedly. Enjoy your friends and stay safe.
October 12, 2019 @ 7:51 pm
Glad you are following the blog!!!
October 12, 2019 @ 6:12 pm
Love the header photo (and we must have been REALLY close as we were also by Hôtel de Ville last night!).
Well done to your friends for their first day in Paris and look forward to your post about today. Great weekend weather for gardens and strolling and Paris the L&B way yay! My belle-fille’s parents walked all over yesterday and said they were hot in the sun and cold in the shade 🙂 C’est Paris!
October 12, 2019 @ 7:51 pm
Yes, about the temps. I nearly froze this morning and then hot in the afternoon.