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I enjoyed your pictures today!! I cannot wait to get there.Loved the picture of your meal and wine. I love French wine!!
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It was sunny this morning,,not bad. I was out for breakfast by about 9:00:
http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/j...00_0001-17.jpg I had some area shopping to do and people to visit..dropped by Le Florimond to see if I could make a lunch reservation, OK for 12:30. I then walked down to say hello to Valdo at Cafe Max. I made a lunch reservation for tomorrow with him. Did more shopping and back to apt. before heading back out for lunch. Decided that I should take umbrella. Had a great lunch: http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/j...00_0003-15.jpg http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/j...00_0002-15.jpg http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/j...000_0004-8.jpg http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/j...000_0005-8.jpg From board: I had 1st item for entree, last item for main and the cheese in place of dessert. Forgot to take picture of amuse bouche. I did have wine. It was sprnkling when I left and all the way home. I made a couple stops for some purchases. Good place to be now..dreary and wet outside. a bientot.... Joan |
It really sounds like apartments are the way to go for extended stays!
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Yes, apartments are the way to go! So much more comfortable..even if you don't do much cooking. I don't cook much at home, so not in Paris, either.
a bientot... Joan |
Hi Joan - Thank you for relaying my enquirey. I'm sure we will still be there around that date.
Hello Gina! Please come to Paris next August! |
Hi Joan!
Yes, we are all set to stay in the Vougeot and I look forward to meeting you in person! This will be another wonderful trip. I appreciate your posts and the daily menus. Your photos are just killing me -- in a good way;-) Can't wait to get there!! a bientot, Grace |
Dear Joan,
Great meals as always! With all those wonderful food, I wonder why you always stay as slim as ever! Must be all that walking to and from with the shopping in between....... Keep them coming, it is always good to pretend we are with you in your adventures.... bisous, Lilia |
I'm sitting here eating an apple for lunch and looking at your photo of a counter full of gorgeous Parisian treats and wondering "what's wrong with this picture?" I should be eating a baguette and a wonderful pistacio pastry in Paris.
I'm home just a month and am already longing to go back---I guess I'll have to do it through your posts. Merci! |
Hi Joan,
I just came across your posts. My wife and I will be first-time visitors to Paris from Dallas-area for 3 nights (Nov.12-15). We're planning on bringing only light jackets. Will that be sufficient for the cold and rain there? Also, we plan to use the Metro to get around, so are planning to purchase the multiple-ticket pass at CDG. We will be staying at a little hotel near the Eiffle Tower called the Floride Etoile. Plan to make a day at the Louve. Looks like from reading your posts that we had better plan on about 40 Euros a meal for the two of us. Any suggestions for newbies with so little time? I'm enjoying reading your posts. Thanks, Gary. |
Barely_working
I would bring more than a light jacket! Wear a heavier one on the plane..can't pack it! Not sure what you mean by multiple ticket pass. A carnet of 10 tickets is good on metro/bus. Your hotel is across the Seine from the Eiffel Tower and not far from Trocadero. You can take the 82 bus to Eiffel Tower area and eat at Christian Constant restaurants,Les Cocottes and Cafe Constant for excellent food at reasonable prices. No reservations, so a must do time wise..lunch by 12:30 and dinner by 7:30. You can take the super 69 bus to take you to area of d'Orsay, Palais Royal and Louvre areas...Rivoili has all the tourist stores..can cross the Seine and be in the 6th St. Germain area with many tourist shopping etc. with many restaurants. Bring an umbrella, layered clothing. Look at the weather maps to get an idea of the temperatures..if it is windy, it feels much colder..a wool sweater is always good for underneath your jacket if needed. You will have full days and will sleep well at night!! Enjoy..you will be in Paris...this will only be getting your feet slightly wet..you will be longing for your next trip!! Enjoy....a bientot... Joan |
Joan, another of your followers, reading all and enjoying the pictures very much. One of the keys to your popularity I think is that no detail is too small for you to mention. All travelers sometimes need a mundane something left at home, in your case the search for a robe was something we could all need to do.
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A great looking lunch! I enjoy the menu board as i am sitting here with my french dictionary trying to decipher what i would order. Keep taking pictures of the menu board.only six more days and i will be there.
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Excellent advice from Gracejoan3! barely_working: Have you had a walkabout in the area of your hotel? It is lovely, which the 16th is of course!
Here is the link to your hotel area - just click on the Paris dot and type in the address of the hotel in the little box and you will see the building, street and following the arrow, be able to walk around the area :http://tinyurl.com/c9rapm Have a wonderful time. |
Thanks so much Joan for your sage advice. We will pack a sweater or two and some gloves and a couple of small umbrellas just in case. I can see why you have so many loyal followers, you are an impressionist! But you use words instead of paint. Your journals paint vibrant visions on virtual canvas for everyone to enjoy as if they were their own. I, too, am now an avid fan of your travelogue.
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Barely_working,
Did I mention to bring a acarf or two? You will want them..or you can easily buy then here, too.. Joan |
I was up and off this moring to rue du Bac to Deyrolle and various great places in the area. I stopped at Eric Kayser for a bit of breakfast..was yours like this?
http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/j...00_0002-16.jpg http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/j...00_0001-16.jpg http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/j...00_0003-16.jpg I was going to hop back on the 69 and not running between 10:00 and 1:00..manifestation..so I walked Grenelle..a zillion gendarmes..some with large shields..don't know what that was all about! I got my exercise, too. I stopped by Violon d'Ingres as I had not had a reply from Catherine and not not seen Christian..figured they were on holiday, as are many others for this holiday period. Alexandre confirmed they that were on holiday and took care of my reservation..have now just received an email from Catherine that she had just spoken with Alexandre and new I had stopped in. All is well for Sueb08 for next week. She will join me at my apartment..the Cabernet..and we will then go to Violon for dinner..Friday the 13th!! The sun is out and it is a nice day today. I had left a coat in May that I have been wearing since I arrived. I will graduate to the heavier one as time goes by!! I plan to go to Cafe Constant this evening. Yes, I will arrive early..by 7:30..to make sure of a table! a bientot... Joan |
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Ha! I can't believe you forgot to pack something, never mind two things!
No, my breakfast didn't look like that; I'm sitting at my desk with my cup of instant coffee and home-made whole wheat bran muffin bread. And drooling over your pictures!! Sounds like a *wonderful* trip, and you're barely started! |
OMG...now that I have wiped the drool off my chin I can say, my breakfast did not look like yours! Sounds like you are having a marvelous time...looking forward to more posts and pictures! :)
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Not fair! LOL. Why, oh why are there more places like this in the US? Sigh....
Haven't looked into Image Loop yet-is it a new site? Cute slide of breakfast. |
Obviously, meant to say "aren't" instead of "are"..
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My supervisor thought he would do us a favor this Friday morning and brought in Krispy Kreme. No contest at all, none. IMO of course.
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Joan,
Which bakery is that? The one on the corner near your apartment? Fabulous pics. My scrambled eggs sucked. -Roberta |
NP,
You are in NC? Where? I am in Asheville..not at the moment..but when home!! It is cloudy now..looks like it might shower. Just got off the phone to friend in SC...free phone service here. She teaches French to some seniors, with high school French, and then plans some trips to France.She is putting one together and wants a Paris Perfect apartment for the group. Just picked out the Rully for her group. The layout for sleeping would be perfect!! She will do some looking when here in Dec. I will post some pictures after Cafe Constant this evening... a bientot. Joan |
Roberta,
Sorry about your scrambled eggs!! I was down on rue du Bac and it was the Eric Kayser there. I could have had scrambled eggs there, too! Lots and lots of boots!! Many stores have big sales on them, too!! Sales all over the place... I will think of you this evening when at Cafe Constant... a bientot... Joan |
Oh Joan...those pictures are killing me...Here I sit in Starbucks with a latte and a poor excuse for a croissant...everything looks so fresh and wonderful...I know you're enjoying every minute..keep those pictures coming!
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tod----thanks for the great wesite on Paris streets. We can now look at all our favorite places.
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The google map ones are good, too. You can look all up and down the streets. Fun to play with... Joan |
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I clicked the above too soon! I don't know where you are eating tonight, but my dinner was excellent!
The entree was artichoke and mushroom with some greens and light dressing...marvelous..The main was foie gras stuffed quail, mushrooms, small potatoes...delicious, delicious. That is an apple tarte. I'm sure I have spoiled your dinner!! |
Beautiful meals; such fun you must be having!
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Meals look delicious and slideshow works great.
Another nice thing about Google maps. You can save to "mymaps" It enables you to mark places of interest and a notes section on each. We are using it to help set itinerary for our December trip. Fun easy way to see what is close in each area to visit and where to stop and eat. Hope you have nice weekend weather, Joan. |
Ahh Eric kaiser bakery!
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It looks like you are having a great day, I stayed near rue du bac the last few visits but did not see Deyolle?? I will have to take a look at it. We spent alot of breakfasts at that Eric kayser and also the frommage just across the street. am soo anxious to get there next weeek. Thanks for the communication from Catherine. I sent the shuttle inter an email. should hear soon from them.
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Great pics of the meal. Joan, you've really gotten the hang of this, right? So far, your "settling in" days are fabulous. Continue with the details, mon ami. Missing Paris...
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Joan,
Looks like you are having a great time...Where is the Eric Kaiser bakery? Grace |
Grace,
There are a number of them around Paris. I was in the 18 rue du Bac because I was in the area shopping. Many other excellent ones. I will go to one that I like on St. Dominiqe this morning, unless I go to Cafe Constant or go to Florent's and chat with him.... I'm in no hurry this morning..looks partly cloudy. I think supposed to be chilly. Have not looked at temps, yet.. a bientot... Joan |
Bonjour,
I walked down to a nearby favorite spot for petite dejeuner..took a few pictures for you. I then wandered down St. Dominique to various favorite places. I did stop and take a picture of a 'pile' of ceps! I am going out later for afternoon tea! Let's see what this looks like: http://s271.photobucket.com/albums/j...t=fe50ab3d.pbw a bientot... Joan |
Joan, I wish you sunny skies, mild temperatures, good times with good friends, continued fabulous food and most of all...safe travels. I am enjoying your trip as well and thank you for your reports and many kindnesses. Be well, Karen
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I was just about to have a pop tart, then I saw the pictures from your petit dejeuner- now I'm jealous, and starving!! I can't wait to get to Paris next month--I'm loving every minute of your report and taking notes. Thank you for sharing.
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