A Well-Deserved Perfect Weather Day in Paris
Bonjour,
If you’ve been on our blog for a while, you know how much we deserve cooler weather! Having suffered through some horrible heat waves over the years with no air conditioning, this feels a bit like heaven to us. The high yesterday was 72 and the low this morning is 52. I understand that Alabama is still in the high 90’s. Bless you!
We have folks now from all over the world following our blog which is so exciting. We love hearing from you. I try to respond to each one but ask forgiveness if I don’t. Time is sometimes limited, not to mention stamina.
We are excited this morning to have a cup of coffee with our friend of over ten years, Richard Nahem of the Eye Prefer Paris blog. Many of you subscribe and several of you have taken Richard’s tours. We did his cooking school with Charlotte Puckette five years ago and loved it. If you’re planning a trip to Paris, you must check out his array of great tours. He lives just 60 seconds from us and has become a dear friend.
Yesterday’s highlight was to discover the newest Galeries Lafayette store on the Champs. We will return with Bob and Cindi Ludwig who will be joining us in a few days. It occupies a magnificent older building that was once a bank. They’ve done an amazing job of the new/old artistic combination. I had read that the store had an Eiffel Tower at the entrance and was excited to see this. However, we discovered that it was up for three weeks back in April for their grand opening, never to be seen again. This month’s focus is Batman! I’ll let the pictures tell the story!
Bernie did visit with his buddies last evening in their new spot and enjoyed it immensely. I took the time to cruise around looking for pictures with light. None are better to represent our theme than inside the lovely Catholic churches all around us. We have lit more candles than you can imagine and this year will remember our friend Eula Battle.
So, I think our light theme is going to work with some persistence and creativity.
Our television isn’t working (how nice to be away from all the politics) but we do need to visit the cable company today and find a solution…oh-là-là. T’will be an adventure, I’m sure.
Bonne journée!
L & B
September 18, 2019 @ 6:28 am
Wow! Another Gallerie Lafayette!! Jealous of your weather 😅 Love the chimney pots!
September 18, 2019 @ 7:46 am
Thx for the tutorial on the phone. How am I doing?
September 18, 2019 @ 6:44 am
No TV, that’s a real blessing, enjoy your time away from the politics. We have the same problem in the UK. That said, I am sure the “B” word will come up when we see you in October! Oh dear what a mess!
Malcolm X
September 18, 2019 @ 7:00 am
September may be a good time to visit Paris as they had tremendous heatwaves this summer and with global warming it seems to get worse each year! Have a wonderful trip and look forward to meeting up next month . X
September 18, 2019 @ 8:36 am
Thanks for the Galeries Lafayette tour! We will certainly check it out.
September 18, 2019 @ 1:52 pm
We should think about our days together. There are nice exhibits around at Grand Palais, and d’orsay.
September 18, 2019 @ 10:33 am
We’re thinking that this is going to be a wonderful photo year!
September 18, 2019 @ 11:27 am
Oh my goodness your posts are fanning our excitement! Your photos are wonderful and what a gift to have temperatures in the low 70’s!
September 18, 2019 @ 1:48 pm
Today at 3pm, it was 65, almost chilly in the shade with the wind, and we got a reservation set for Bernie’s 80th b’day party! We switched to Les Hombres which sits in full view of the Eiffel Tower. I think it will be memorable and nicely dramatic for a birthday party!. Just a week away until your arrival.
September 18, 2019 @ 12:25 pm
Linda, wonderful to be in Paris again with you. I love the playful mix of art, cuisine and pop culture. Refreshing…..
September 18, 2019 @ 1:45 pm
Merci!, Judy.
September 18, 2019 @ 1:22 pm
Love reading your blog and seeing your pictures! Can’t wait to share Paris with our Macie! She is beyond excited!!!
September 18, 2019 @ 1:45 pm
What are your dates again?
September 18, 2019 @ 1:40 pm
These photos are beautiful. Makes our mouths water to be in Paris, at that time of day in the dreamy neighbors you’re visiting. Thinking about you and Bernie.
September 18, 2019 @ 1:44 pm
Merci, June! Thanks for coming along with us.
September 18, 2019 @ 1:48 pm
Can’t wait to hear “wish we had packed some warmer clothes”. See you and Batman next week.
September 18, 2019 @ 3:19 pm
Hey Linda, I’m immersing myself in everything Paris, in preparation to our first trip in November. I’m reading your book “Bernie’s Paris”, taking daily french lessons on Duolingo, and keeping up with your blog. I’m going to check out the Eye Prefer Paris blog regarding tours. Thanks for all the wonderful info and ideas.
September 18, 2019 @ 6:27 pm
Welcome to the blog!!! When in November??
September 18, 2019 @ 8:07 pm
We arrive early morning on the 27th of November
September 19, 2019 @ 2:37 pm
We’ll still be here but have other company for that whole week and part of the next. Where are you staying and how many days. Stay in touch. Regular email is lindaspalla1@gmail.com.
September 18, 2019 @ 4:53 pm
We need some cool weather here! Enjoy. Jim
September 18, 2019 @ 6:26 pm
Hope you get it! High today was 65!
September 19, 2019 @ 5:11 pm
Linda, you and Bernie should do a “coffee table” book of all your wonderful photos.
September 19, 2019 @ 6:40 pm
Interesting suggestion if it weren’t so expensive!