Category Archives: Paris

  Random thoughts/ideas on how to spend a hot summer day in Paris: -Even though walking for an hour and a half to reach your destination in temperatures over 30 degrees C may seem somewhat crazy (don’t worry, Mom took … Continue reading →

A rather lazy Sunday here in Paris. The temperature has soared and we are in for a bit of a heatwave over the next few days. It was 30 C today and is supposed to go as high as 38 … Continue reading →

We are nearing the halfway point in the trip and I am torn between feeling like we have been here forever and that our time is flying by too quickly. Today we made our way down to Saint Germain des … Continue reading →

We are beginning to get into a pretty nice little routine around her, my Mom and I. We are waking up a bit earlier each morning as our bodies adjust to this new time zone and we spend our first … Continue reading →

When we arrived at our rental apartment and I was going through the kitchen cupboards and drawers (doesn’t everybody do this?) I came across a set of escargot tongs. Right alongside the forks and knives. Only in France. Today my … Continue reading →

A morning that started with sleeping in and rainy skies and a leisurely morning breakfast at home gave way to a solo walk to the Sacré Coeur, blue skies with big puffy clouds, lots of walking with my Mom and … Continue reading →

A wonderful second day. Lots of walking, some shopping, a lovely lunch, the Paris Street Music Festival and baguettes at every meal. The French take their baguettes very seriously. I am always charmed to see so many people on the … Continue reading →

We arrived safe and sound. I spent the flight thinking and talking with my Mom and watching the Wilco documentary “I am Trying to Break Your Heart” and then I even slept for 3 hours. It is cold and raining … Continue reading →