Lazy Weekend in Paris
Bonjour,
After running wide open for days, we finally crashed and have done little but sleep! Ten and eleven hours at a clip. We did not realize how tired we were and still like to pretend that we’re fifteen years younger than we are. Alas, it did catch up with us. I am still plagued with the vertigo which consumes so much energy just to walk without reeling. The medicine I have makes me sleepy so you see the issue. We have taken the weekend just to rest and rejuvenate our bodies. This afternoon I’m getting a pedicure with a lady who speaks no English (I’ve used her services before) so I’ll have a blissful hour of peace and solitude.
That’s certainly not to be found on the streets of Paris. It is so jammed that walking down the sidewalk is almost impossible. The last two years since COVID kept the crowds down but now, they are roaring back like we’ve never seen them. I suspect it’s this way all across the world as folks are more than eager to travel. We’ve chatted with people from New York, California and last night Venezuela.
This post is a jumble of this and that or as the French say, méli-mélo.
Friday’s goodbye to Natalie and Carson was bitter-sweet as we had such a great 8 days together.
Plenty of joie de vivre along the river and yesterday for a wedding at St. Paul/St. Louis church. Weddings here seem always to be a high mass at noon on Saturdays. 
Our lunch yesterday was at one of the classic restaurants near us on Beautreillis called Vins des Pyrenees, established in 1905. If you go, take a trip upstairs to see old Paris! Bernie ordered sardines which we assumed would come in a fanciful arrangement of some sort but this is what he got…the can, three pieces of lettuce, and some bread. But he loved it. 
Finally, some shots from our stroll around the Marais.
This last section of photos is for my friend Linda in Australia whom we met years go with her beau Mark. They love this little park though yesterday it was a swirl of dust from almost two weeks without rain and appears now to be a dog park with dogs tearing around the circular walk. I tried to capture the beauty, albeit very dusty.
Have a lazy dimanche or Sunday! We have finished one month and ready to start on our second. Happy June 4th birthday to Natalie!!
L & B
June 4, 2023 @ 11:52 am
I’m happy to hear you and Bernie are taking time for some rest and relaxation. Yet you have taken time to share with us lovely photos of your beautiful surroundings. Carry on!
June 4, 2023 @ 2:35 pm
Priceless memories
June 4, 2023 @ 3:13 pm
I was happy to see the Roman amphitheater, les Arenes de Lutec. One of the buildings that overlooks the arena is actually a hotel where we have stayed several times, Hotel Monge. It is a typical French hotel, small rooms, and a croissant with jam for breakfast. If you get a room on the backside (the arena) it is actually pretty quiet, even though it is on busy Rue Monge. And, if you’re staying in the summer, it has air conditioning. A big selling point for me.
June 4, 2023 @ 3:20 pm
Jim, is that little hotel the one with the beautiful garden entry up a slight hill?
June 4, 2023 @ 3:15 pm
Hello Linda,
I was amazing at your and Bernie’s staying power this past week. Being 80, I find that I can’t power through a week or even a day, like I use to 5 years ago. And I am in very good health. It just happens. But, so glad you could do a week of adventures with your daughter and grandson. He will forever treasure the memories you made with him on this trip. Enjoy a few days of unhurried lunches and all. Of course laundry is up next isn’t it!
June 4, 2023 @ 3:27 pm
Rest days are important at our age. We’re spending our last day lounging at the pool. No more beach! Too crowded, especially after viewing two weddings yesterday. I personally can’t imagine anything more miserable- weddings on a hot beach, even in late afternoon. To each his own. Even Cullen had enough beach. He concluded a perfect race track for his marbles and is content to be at the pool, activities abound and our suite three steps away. I just don’t know how you’re enduring the vertigo. You’re amazing. Has to be such a challenge. Will look forward to another month of adventures, WITH RESPITES!
June 4, 2023 @ 6:03 pm
The vertigo has been tough. It comes and goes but overall, I think, is better. Just crazy! Seems like every year it’s something. However, really feeling my age this time.
June 4, 2023 @ 8:22 pm
George and I have really enjoyed your trip adventures.He is progressing very well from broken hip(5 weeks ago) and hopefully walking before long. Added my daughters name to your blog.Ann. she will be going to Paris first of Sept.before a cruise including Normandy. thanks again for your daily updates.
June 5, 2023 @ 4:24 am
Give our very best to George!! So sorry to hear about the broken hip. Aging is not for wimps!
June 5, 2023 @ 1:25 am
I had not read your blog for several days for various reasons and today decided I would sit in my recliner and read the last 10+ days. I thoroughly enjoyed the blogs while Natalie and Carson were there and found myself enjoying Paris, vicariously more than I usually do! Your blogs were entertaining and enjoyable as well as educational! Thanks for sharing y’all’s fun, events, food choices, tours and absolutely stunning pictures!
June 5, 2023 @ 2:32 am
I unfortunately did not have an opportunity to read your blogs for several days and decided to sit in my recliner today and read the past 10 days. I have thoroughly enjoyed the tours, architecture and food in Paris vicariously. The visit from Natalie and Carson was fun and he seemed to enjoy Paris as much as the grown-up, if not more. He was a really good sport! I enjoyed y’all’s vast experiences (ups and downs), tours, traveling to Normandy on Memorial Day, scenery, and food! So happy for the beautiful weather!
You and Bernie deserve a well eared rest as y’all are accomplished host and hostess!
Happy Birthday Natilie 🙂
June 5, 2023 @ 5:08 pm
Thanks for birthday wishes! Mom, someone suggested a good idea right before I came regarding nausea bracelets. Maybe also for the vertigo. We had a blast and are forever thankful for the Paris memories!!!