Laundry, Leisure and Lucious Weather
Bonjour,
Mondays are slower days in Paris after busy weekends as many shops and restaurants are closed. There seems to be a bit of a lull in the city to me. Schools are still in session and will not close until the last week of June.
Our morning was spent washing sheets in our apartment followed by a dryer session on rue Petit Musc next to Les Temps du Cerises, a tiny restaurant that we love. Quiet, great espresso and a patio made for the gorgeous weather we had. Plus we can keep a direct eye on the laundromat as we have had clothes stolen before!
Afterward, making the bed is hilarious and either leads to a fit of laughter or a yell-scream session. We have removed the thick, hot duvet but use the duvet cover as a top sheet for our bed. It consumes one entire load in our small washing machine.
Lunch was on the street, and we did the American thing: split a huge hamburger which was quite good at the recommendation of our friend Richard Nahem who passed us along the way. We looked up and there was another friend who used to be the proprietor of Le Bouquet St. Paul driving by on the bus route. He stopped, looked at us and called out “Friends, how are you?” Such a pleasure for us to run into people we know. 
We rested for the afternoon after doing a run of grocery shopping at the Monoprix where I found our hat of the day.
Those of you who know me well know that I have severe arthritis in my feet and boy, has it plagued me this time! Some down time in a propped up position helps a little.
We met the guys for dinner at Au Bourguignon du Marais on Francois Miron. The food is always good and the service is absolutely perfect.
We capped off our 8000 steps for the day with a stroll through the area and down to the river. It is staying daylight now until 10:30ish.
Today, we reconnect with our friend, Carolyn Barnabo. She’s American and lives partly in England on the sea but has family in Australia which she also loves. We will start at the Australian embassy which will be fun for Bernie since he’s been in embassies all over the world. It will be good to see her and enjoy lunch, etc. together.
Have a great day,
L & B
June 10, 2025 @ 10:34 am
Linda,
Sounds like your day was just what you needed, a somewhat slower pace. Weather seems to be in your favor. Your meal with Jamie and his partner looked yummy. I hope you can continue to enjoy Paris, while taking care of yourselves.
Cindi
June 10, 2025 @ 11:54 am
Thanks Linda. The hat is good, so is the display.
June 10, 2025 @ 12:16 pm
Thanks, Linda! Enjoy your lunch!
The shrimp dish looks very good!
June 10, 2025 @ 1:22 pm
I’m curious about the sign captured in the “Midas” window?
June 10, 2025 @ 1:31 pm
Which sign? The road sign, the painting on the garage doors or the door sign in the middle.
June 10, 2025 @ 1:58 pm
You can’t leave us hanging, what was Bernie doing in embassies all over the world?
June 10, 2025 @ 3:32 pm
As a Lt. Colonel with the US Army, Bernie worked in embassies in Jordan for the deployment of the improved HAWK system (1978-9)and in Cambodia to provide assistance to the Cambodian army (1973). He was also strategic in deploring the very first MLRS (Multiple Launch Rocket System) for the ARmy. It’s still being used today in Ukraine.
June 10, 2025 @ 3:35 pm
Linda – Have you been to Musee Carnavalet? They have a whole room of those signs that hang over businesses that tell you the nature of the business. Some of them are very intricate and beautiful.
June 10, 2025 @ 3:43 pm
Yes, Jim, we have been there! I’m assuming it’s still free so we might go again. Are those signs down on the bottom floor? Will you guys be here any time during the summer?
June 10, 2025 @ 3:52 pm
Yup, the signs are on the bottom floor and, yes, it is still free. At least it was in February when we were there. It also has the most frustrating visitor guide I’ve ever encountered. There is a great app you can download on your phone which describes many of the exhibited items. But there is no map in the app to tell you where the items are! And there are no signs on the exhibits to tell you that a particular item is referenced in the app. You’re left to wander around, looking at the pictures on the app, trying to match them up with the exhibits in front of your eyes. As I said, so frustrating!
We will not be in Paris this summer at all, unfortunately. I am truly enjoying this year’s blog. Keep it up!