View from the window on rue Caulaincourt
Here we are. After a somewhat bumpy flight from Amsterdam to Paris we arrived right on time at Charles de Gaulle. A friendly and very speedy taxi driver deposited us at our door at 2:30 pm and we happily began settling into the spacious apartment on rue Caulaincourt. We unpacked some of our things but quickly headed out to pick up a few grocery essentials before taking a walk around this neighbourhood that we love so much.
We stopped in to reserve a table at one of our favourite restaurants for tomorrow night. We picked up a few treats at the bakery and some tea, cassis syrup and salted caramels at a sweet little shop on our way home.
My sister Lisa is here for a few days from Rotterdam so we headed out for a late dinner at Brasserie Lipp. My Mom headed to bed early to rest up for the many adventures we have planned for tomorrow.
A fine first day in Paris.
Yahooo! Day 1 in France… !! It doesn’t feel like a year has gone by…
Thank you for this.. xox
I feel the same. I can’t believe that a year has passed but it feels like a whole new experience here.
wonderful Julie! although i am a little envious, i am glad that i can soak up all things French through your posts. je vous souhaite un bon sejour a Paris.
I am very much aware, after two days, as to how much I need some french lessons! Maybe we could do some french lesson bartering when I get home? It would be great to organize a bunch of lovely ladies to come next year. Maybe a culinary/culture tour?
Brings a tear to my eye! Truly! It looks pretty lovely through that window!
xo
Only thing that would make it better is if you were here my friend!
Fine, indeed.
Thanks Denise.
Dear Julie and Joanne, welcome home!
Martine! How sweet of you to comment. It really does feel like coming home. When can we arrange to be in Paris together?! xx J
It would be wonderful to meet you in Paris, one day…! I Will be there in August for three weeks to celebrate a few birthdays and hoping to take a “macarons” class to add to the breads and biscottis Tom is making. A bientot sweet ladies. xoxo