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October - December, Paris Part III
Time to Move to Part III
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Hi All,
Now all set for the Part III and lots of activity to begin. a bientot... Joan |
Anxiously awaiting your helpful and tantalizing posts of Paris eats!
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Looking forward to the reports/..
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Oh, goodie, I'm right here following! Thanks for keeping up your newsy and informative posts.
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We're all ready for Part III. This thread has pushed my butt in gear to use my ff miles for next fall. Booked on Delta, paid $80 extra (each way) for an "Economy Comfort" seat. Worth it? Not sure yet. Did you fly on Delta or Air France, Joan?
~Roberta |
Tagging so I can continue to follow along! :-)
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Hi Roberta,
This trip it was Delta. Yes, worth the $80. Don't miss that the head rest has moveable side wings that fold out to keep your head straight for sleeping. What are your fall dates? I will be using AF in Jan and will be tryhing their seats. I see that Denise's flight took off almost an hour late, so will not be arriving until about 9.... Looks like another nice day ahead... a bientot... Joan |
Denise and Chaz did finally arrive..a bit late, but without Chaz luggage. I'm sure Denise will be telling all.
We had lunch at Les Cocottes after a brief walk around the area and then they went to their apartment to get settled. Invited them walk over to mine later...nearby.... I did take photos..will psot later a bientot... Joan |
Oh no, I hope Chaz's luggage will meet up with him soon. That is always my fear, my luggage not showing up where I do! I usually do carry-on only, but for our trip in 2 weeks we planned to check bags for convenience. I'll be flying AirFrance and keeping my fingers crosses the bag arrives when I do! :-)
We'll be in the AirFrance premier voyager section so will repot on how that option is compared to the regular economy section. |
LCI,
Denise will be telling the story on here soon, but it was strange. They both had identical carry-on bags and at the gate an AF person told Chaz that his had to be checked. They had some words about it and they took his bag for checking and did not bar code the ticket. The bag did not show up in Paris. They had the feeling his person did this purposely!! I flew Delta with the upgraded seat..the best part was the head rest that you could curl it around your head. I suggest you do as I always do. At the gate I go to couner and ask them to check to see if my luggage is on board! I guess I better get our lunch pics... a bientot... Joan |
That is strange. It will be interesting to see how it all works out.
It never occured to me to ask the gate agent to check on my bag, as I usually do carry-on only so haven't had to contend with checked luggage snafu's, I will have to try it this time. I'm concerned this time around because we have connections in Atlanta and CDG before arriving in Strasbourg, we do have 3-4 hours during each layover, but that's never a guarantee the luggage will make it onto the plane with me! |
Lunch photos
Les Cocottes lunch with Denise and Chaz We all had the soup of the day…. http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/j...0_00013-13.jpg Denise and I had same main http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/j...0_00022-48.jpg Chaz had this..it was pig’s feet something? http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/j...0_00032-32.jpg a bientot... Joan |
Loved your foie gras at Reed's! The potimarron (sometimes referred to as potiron) looked wonderful. It is the french pumpkin but has a slightly different taste, texture and shape from our regular pumpkin. The color seems brighter (at least to me).
Can't wait to taste some of the wonderful food you've been enjoying! Of course, can't do it all as we only have 2 weeks. We'll do what we can. Can't wait to see the Christmas lights on the CE and avenue Montaigne. Do you remember how cold we were that night a few years ago but it will be worth it! See you soon!!! bisous, Lilia |
Joan,
Great photos at Les Cocottes. We can't wait to get there, eight days and counting! Regarding the lights on the Champs Elysees. The best time we found to be there is when they initially turn them on. What a spectacular sight! Last year it was at 5 PM, in the years before that at 4PM, not sure what the timing is this year. See you soon. Lloyd and JoAnn |
Yes, the potimarron color is deeper. I knew Lilia would know it all!
Lloyd and JoAnn that may be where you would like to go on arrival night? Off to le Florimond this evening with Denise and Chaz. They will come by here first. Hope the luggage showed up today! a bientot... Joan |
Hi all...we did get Chaz' bag today. Such a relief! Still PO'd at Air France for the ridiculous way they pull people out of boarding to measure bag. Both bags would have easily fit. I travel with mine weekly and never have an issue. That's the whole point of carryon luggage...not having the airline lose it! So it cost us 2 hours+ time and a lot of stress!
Looking forward to Le Florimond tonight with Joan. Will post T/R when we return. Great day in Paris today! |
Denise...good to hear the bag caught up with Chaz! Enjoy Le Florimond tonight. We have a reservation there (thanks to Joan for making!) for Dec. 8th and looking forward to the stuffed cabbage...it's delicious! :-)
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Hi Marcy,
The stuffed cabbage is one of the items that they are well known for! The weather is unbelivable. No coat needed this afrernoon. I did some flower shopping early afternoon and then went out again without a coat for some wine and a few things. a bientot... Joan |
Joan,
I sent you an email regarding dinner plans and some other questions. Lloyd |
The stuffed cabbage at Le Florimond has foie gras in it!
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Well no wonder why we like it so much! :-)
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We had a great time at Le Florimond last evening. I do have pics. I ent to Reed for lunch today..more pics.
I made reservations for Waterdog. I checked your resrvations, too Marcy. It is for 2 people, correct? a bientot... Joan |
Mellen, Catherine Reed used vinegar..says the sauce is black...
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Joan...yes my Le Florimond reservation is for 2 people. Thanks so much! :-)
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Waterdogs reservation was for Reed and Marcy I did make a Reed for you for 2 on Dec 9, correct??
a bientot... Joan |
Joan,
Thanks for making the reservation. See you soon. Lloyd |
Joan...
Reed on Dec. 9th is correct, thought you would join us, so that would be a reservation for 3 at Reed on Dec. 9th. |
Hi Marcy,
Yes, 3 of us for 8:00 Reed on Dec 9. I will enjoy dining with you! I know, I have pics to post!! |
Wishing you a wonderful, Parisian Thanksgiving! Looking forward to reading about your special dinner. Take lots of pics if you can!
~Roberta |
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OK Le Florimond
Le Florimond – Denise and Chaz http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/j...0_00013-14.jpg http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/j...0_00022-49.jpg http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/j...0_00032-33.jpg http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/j...00_00043-4.jpg http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/j...0_00052-28.jpg http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/j...00_00065-6.jpg http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/j...00_00073-3.jpg Chaz asked Laurant to surprise him! His main was rabbit You know which dessert was for Chaz! Denise and I had their sampler of all desserts...I thin Chaz helped finish it, too!! a bientot... Joan |
Reed Lunch
Reed – Lunch Cauliflower Soup http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/j...00_00083-4.jpg http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/j...00_00094-7.jpg a bientot... Joan |
Getting ready for Thanksgiving tonight at Violon. Florent said that they stopped eating as of last evening and ar just waiting for the evening.
I went out and bought a bottle of Bordeaux wine and a couple bottles of Champagne for pre-dinner meeting and greeting before walking around corner to Violon. I know Denise and Chaz went to Reed last night and will probably be reporting in on that. I am sure that they were pleased. a bientot... Joan |
Have a lovely holiday!
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Am eagerly following you on this foodie journey. Sounds amazing!
Bon appetit!! |
The cauliflower soup looks delish.....I would order that. Which wine shop do you use to get champagne?
Have you gone to any of the markets yet such as the one Madeline mentions at Pont D'Alma? We love to visit open air markets to get fixings for dinner in. It is the chef side of me I guess! Have a Happy Thanksgiving at Violin. |
Cornelius,
I use different wine shops..there is one rght around the corner on St. Dominique, but have used others, too. I went to the President Wilson Market. It is via Pont Alma when Sue was here, so she could see it. I did take some pictures, but something happened when I transferred them and they were all lost. I will be going again and will take more pics.Lilia wants to go. It is one of the largest and is every Sat and Wed, too, I think..but smaller on Wed. Chaz is sick with flu, I guess and will not be joining us this evening.... a bientot.. Joan |
Joan:
Reporting live from Shanghai. Arrived in good shape after 7,100 nonstop miles in just over 14.5 hrs. It is now 7am Friday and we will be off shortly for the day. Spectacular view from 57th floor room! A bientot.. |
Hi weekender!
Glad to see you arrived after a long flight! You will have to tell us about your day, weather etc.... a bientot, Joan |
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