The Heat in Paris Returns
Bonjour,
It’s Thursday, August 25. High yesterday was almost 90 and today will be 87 in the late afternoon. I’d love to believe this is the end of a hot summer, but we’ll have to wait to see.
The last couple of days, we’ve been spending our time on the Left Bank and learning new bus routes. The buses are hot and crowded but do afford you an outside look at Paris and a better familiarity of how the major streets are laid out. I must admit that I have learned a lot from all the bus riding, Jim Bilbro! The Metro is much faster and cooler but it does isolate you from that comprehension. As my daughter says, on the Metro, we pop up like moles in the front yard and try to figure out where we are and which way to go. It’s all about learning how to read the exit signs. But even on the Metro this year, we’ve learned new lines and new routes. So all in all, our knowledge has been greatly expanded. For Bernie, all is well; for me, I’m still kickin’ and screamin’. Ha!
Here’s the last couple of days in photos.
Last evening, we had our second rendezvous in a French home this year with our friend of many years, Ann Jeanne. Many of you follow her on FB. She was a perfect host with lots of home-baked goodies. Many thanks, Ann, for a delightful evening. With the Bilbro’s, it was mostly spent talking about cheese!!
Today, the goal is to stay cool!
À bientôt
August 25, 2022 @ 9:36 am
Very interesting chairs. So glad you are enjoying the views from the buses. How crowded they are re depends on the time of day, same as the metro. So glad you finally found your foie gras!
August 25, 2022 @ 1:47 pm
Also I think depends on the bus line. 69 ad 96 are always very busy!
August 25, 2022 @ 11:18 am
You and Bernie sound like despite the discomfort you are learning to manage a new approach to travel throughout your favorite city.
August 25, 2022 @ 11:44 am
One of my favorite lines: “For Bernie, all is well.” That just describes Bernie perfectly!
August 25, 2022 @ 3:12 pm
So is there still a great view from the rooftop of La Samaritain?
August 25, 2022 @ 3:28 pm
https://www.parisperfect.com/blog/2021/10/la-samaritaine-paris/ Here is a good article on the new store. There is no view from the department store but from the hotel and rooftop restaurant in the building next to it.
August 25, 2022 @ 4:20 pm
In all my visits to Paris I’ve never braved the bus. Metro for sure and yes we do pop up like moles in the front yard. That’s sure an apt picture. Sometimes it takes others to get us out of our comfort zone. You’ll come home a more seasoned traveler Linda. I admire your grit Keep having new experiences
August 25, 2022 @ 4:32 pm
Kind words!
August 25, 2022 @ 4:34 pm
Love the little girl with the teddy bear!
August 26, 2022 @ 4:28 am
Thank you Linda. You are such a fabulous source of info!