Spring-like Temps in Paris
Bonjour,
Paris is quieter, less congested and quite cool. It’s in the 50’s at night and low 70’s during the day. Who knew? I can remember upper 90’s in mid June a few years ago. Seems I never quite get the wardrobe selection correct as I planned for very hot weather. Oh well, we’ll adjust.
Yesterday was a busy start to our visit getting all the loose ends tied together…more grocery shopping, a few purchases that we needed to make us more comfortable, updating our Metro card called a Navigo and trying to make some plans for the imminent visit of my daughter Natalie and 12-year old grandson, Carson, in less than a week. Accompanying them will be Natalie’s niece, Emily, who is desperately awaiting the arrival of her passport! Think good thoughts on her behalf. She will be 17 on Bastille Day and we are hoping to celebrate with Parisian fanfare. It will be a dreadful shame if the passport does not arrive in time.
The most important question of the day from Bernie was “Where are we eating lunch?” The obvious answer was a trip across the river to Ile St. Louis and a favorite spot called Cafe le Flore en L’Ile. 
We walked toward Notre Dame which is still totally inaccessible and found an artistic photography exhibit about the restoration of the cathedral. It was done with such French elegance.
I needed a book in English to read at night so none better than the Shakespeare bookstore right across the river. They have an outside kiosk which always has used paperbacks for 4 or 5 euros!
We spent the rest of the afternoon trying to find a spot to view the fireworks on the 14th but to no avail. We tried several ideas, none of which panned out. The locals at the hotels and restaurants don’t yet know which streets or subway stations will be open or closed which makes it very hard for us tourists to plan. Spontaneity will have to claim the day.
Our lover of the day photo is surely the purist example 
of devotion when a guy carries the purse for his beloved.
Here’s a selection of doors and door knockers which we hope you enjoy.
In trying to remember who voted for which theme, Lynne Berry Vallely wanted store windows. Here’s a good one from along rue de Royale. 
And for my neighbor Melanie who loves the flowers, here’s one of the delightful flower shops that are everywhere. 
Lunch was late and very filling so we basically had no dinner and were off to bed early…two tired puppies.
We hope everyone had a great Fourth of July, and we all remember the victims of the tragedy down in Miami. We have no working television at the moment which may well be a blessing.
A bientôt
L & B
July 6, 2021 @ 8:42 am
Hi Lynda, so happy you made it back to Paris after all! We watched the fireworks from the Tuileries overlooking the place de la Concorde and that worked very well.
Have an absolutely super time. So happy to be waking up to your Parisian blog so I can fall in love with Paris all over again. Xxx
July 6, 2021 @ 8:56 am
We read that things in Britain are still not good. So sorry! Thanks for the tip about the Tuilleries. We will SO miss seeing you guys this year. We’re here until 25 Sept so perhaps the situation will improve and you can visit Paris. Love to Malcolm!
July 6, 2021 @ 11:17 am
So happy for you two: no troubles traveling, Spring weather, friends found again, fewer crowds. Sounds divine. We’re enjoying the pictures of doors, but I like the shop window idea, too. Fashion!
July 6, 2021 @ 5:22 pm
It is divine and so good to be back. Feeling our age a bit and adjusting.
July 6, 2021 @ 11:30 am
HEY! SO SO glad ya’ll got there uneventfully. SO glad you are in Paris without the hordes. You can really see it like never before. Are the prices higher or lower at the restaurants? Thanks for the photo! Love it! And bring me a postcard of one of your favorite works of art if it’s not too much trouble. Proud of you! You went through a LOT to get there. Best to Bernie!!!
July 6, 2021 @ 5:21 pm
The prices seem about the same. In the Newark airport, we ate at a place in the food court and noticed that all menus had 0.00 showing as their prices. Never quite figured that out. Postcard awaits and yes, I’m proud to be here after last year!
July 6, 2021 @ 1:08 pm
Linda, your blog, sharing your activities, reads like the Energizer Bunny’s list might read. You two are amazing! I’m thrilled you have comfortable weather. I pray it continues. Viewing your selected photos is the highlight of my morning.
July 6, 2021 @ 5:19 pm
Love you, my friend. Thx for your comments.
July 6, 2021 @ 1:58 pm
LOVE the door photo’s! So glad the weather is nice for y’all-at least for the time being.
July 6, 2021 @ 5:19 pm
So glad you are following along!
July 6, 2021 @ 2:20 pm
Thank you, Linda! I know this is useless to say but don’t wear yourself out preparing for visitors!! They will love being in Paris with you. How delightful that you have cool weather — I’m sure you’ll see a change sometime in 3 months.
Great pictures, Bernard !! I’m watching your blog with renewed interest, dear friends.
Jeanie
July 6, 2021 @ 5:18 pm
Jeanie, so good to hear from you with your comments! We had some great memories.
July 6, 2021 @ 3:10 pm
I pray the weather stays the same, at least for most of your stay. It’s very pleasant here in MN also- the highs this week only in 60’s- my kind of weather. So glad you’ll soon have family arriving. Hope they can keep up with ya’ll.
July 6, 2021 @ 5:18 pm
Glad you guys made it to Minnesota. Enjoy!!
July 6, 2021 @ 5:08 pm
Those cool temps are worth the price of the plane fare. So much better than the sizzling hot. Thoroughly enjoying reading of your adventures.
July 6, 2021 @ 5:17 pm
Thank you, Anne. Yes, it’s been lovely today!
July 6, 2021 @ 6:04 pm
Glad you had a safe trip. I hope you will be able to see and go to the places you love.
Thank you for sending the flower picture. Maybe along the way you will see garden and window box flowers
Hope you have a great time with your daughter.
July 6, 2021 @ 7:36 pm
Glad you saw the photo. I’ll be on the lookout for more! There are pretty window boxes here.