Reconnaissance Is Always a Good Idea
Bonjour mes amis,
Our day was built around some preparation for my daughter’s visit. We thought it a good idea to get laundry out of the way for a while which meant a trip to the Laverie to dry our clothes and another lunch at Le Temps des Cerises across the street. Our plat du jour was delicious as captured by this enticing picture of our fish.
It is a beautiful neighborhood strolling through history mixed with a modern flair.
Our reconnaissance was to Gare Saint Lazare for our trip to Normandy. We’ve done it many times but it never hurts to know exactly how and where you’re going. Also to check where the bathrooms are before departure. Vitally important! We are all set and were able to upgrade our return tickets to first class which makes for a more pleasant journey.
Gare Saint Lazare is a beautiful station, also amazingly clean. It houses a bustling shopping area with a bathing suit fashion show. 
While at dinner last evening, we tackled a challenge made by one of my blog readers who loved the pink fashion I posted yesterday. She couldn’t believe that folks were really wearing pink out on the street. Here’s some proof. They are not great photos but make the point.
We ate dinner outside though it’s still a bit cool because of the wind. And I’m still struggling with my vertigo issue. It’s maddening but we’ll get through it.
I’ve been back and forth with my daughter getting her wardrobe all settled. Nobody will know or care what she wears but she’s totally like her mother.
Hope you have a great day leading into Memorial Day weekend.
L & B
May 25, 2023 @ 8:21 am
Another typical Paris day full of things you have to do and plenty of strolling to do the things you want to do. Wonderful.
May 25, 2023 @ 10:36 am
I saw lots of pink at the Provence markets. And Orange. We so enjoyed our brief visit with you!
May 25, 2023 @ 10:57 am
You managed to pack a great deal into laundry day. Your food photos were fabulous. I always enjoy the photos along your travel routes.
May 25, 2023 @ 11:46 am
The fish and quinoa dish– delish. (A poem for your morning.) Hope the vertigo lets you enjoy your daughter’s visit.
May 25, 2023 @ 12:10 pm
What a life you’re living. It’s a joy to experience it with you. I can empathize with the vertigo, having experienced Charles’ misery with it. May it abate while Natalie visits.🙏🏻 Can’t wait to see all the plans for her and son.
May 25, 2023 @ 12:37 pm
Great pics!!!!!!! The selfie of you and Bernie was really good!!!!!! Happiness is written all over your faces!!! Enjoy Natalie and Carson
May 25, 2023 @ 1:20 pm
HA! we have pink in NYC too. First time I saw a lady all in pink, I had to look again. Black is usually the colour here… even in the summer we dont wear bright colours.. but obviously ( maybe ) that is changing! Vive la pink! ( not on me however… except maybe the lightest off while pink, thats pretty!)
May 25, 2023 @ 1:37 pm
Just when I thought the plans were for Natalie and her son to go to Disney I read is a Normandy experience!
Looking forward to read about it soon!
As everyone else hope your vertigo goes away soon.
May 25, 2023 @ 5:15 pm
Hi Linda. You may have BVPP which causes dizziness. Google it and you will find a couple of videos of head movement procedures you can try. I’ve had this and the head movements took care of it. You can also get anti-dizzy pills from the pharmacy. Good luck
May 25, 2023 @ 6:26 pm
Yes, I had BVPP for an entire year about 10 years ago. Horrible. I got some medicine today from the pharmacy. Have to sleep sitting up. I truly think it has been aggravated by the earplugs.
May 25, 2023 @ 6:08 pm
The French certainly dress with more color than Germans and Swiss. Once, back in the 70s, I was in a park, Gurten Kulm, on a mountain right by Bern, Switzerland. I was wearing dark burgundy slacks, stylish here at the time. The Swiss and Germans still wear dark grays, browns and black. I heard two Germans behind me, talking about me. The woman said “Was glaubst du, ist er Schweizer?” (What do you think, is he a Swiss?) The man replied “Nein, kein Schweitzer. Er ist französisch.” (No, he’s not Swiss. He’s French.”)
May 25, 2023 @ 6:12 pm
Another great tour! Thanks Linda!
May 26, 2023 @ 2:17 am
Linda,
Thanks for the pictures of Parisians in pink! I see there are a few brave souls, such as the woman wearing pink pants. When in Nice last winter, there were pink and orange combinations, that I liked. I bought a lightweight cotton scarf in pink and orange and am ready to wear it this summer, here in Chicago – before it gets too hot.
True no one will notice what your daughter is wearing. But still important to always wear what makes you feel your best self.