My flight was on time and it even pulled up to the new terminal..no bus!!! What a difference! Surprise, surprise, I had 3 seats to myself!!

My granddaughter and husband were not as lucky. They flew TPA/EWR/CDG. Their plane out of EWR had aproblem and they had to sit on it for 3 hours while it was being repaired.

We had a driver meeting us. He told me of heir problem. I said I would not wait, they could be picked up later. I got to my apt. about 9:30, the kids about 12:30.

Got them settled in, we took a walk, had a nice salad lunch nearby. We then went to the Monnaie Museum and picked up their Museum Passes. Then to the Odeon Metro station for a carnet for them.We wandered around the St. Germaine area and back to apt. for some scheduling their Museum day one, today. They will have a busy day. They are doing the Louvre Introductory Tour..a good one for first timers.

Our apartment is great..roomy for all. Obviously, internet connections. We both brought laptops.

I had made early dining reservations at La Regalade. Their first Metro ride. We enjoyed it. Yes, tables are close. Did not seem to bother anyone. By 8:30 the place was full. I think we were the only non-French.I had excellent Seabass, a delicious foie gras/asparagus soup and an apple crum with caraamel ice cream dessert. We had a coupe de champagne...a good start.

a bientot

Glad you had an easy flight and 3 seats to boot. Asparagus soup and sea bass.....you've inspired me, I think that's what we'll have for dinner tonight Here in Hartford, CT.

Seafox..

but you have to add that foie gras to the asparagus soup!!

Great start to your trip. Are you staying in one of the Parisian Flats this time around?

Good idea to buy the museum pass at the money museum. Convenient and not crowded.

Yes, I am staying in the Parisian flat rue Dauphine and then will move to a Paris Perfect on the 23rd when the "kids" leave.

Yes, re their Museum Passes..get them at whichever is nearby to where you are staying..and..preferably a smaller one. Walked in a purchased them, just like that!!

They had their list all made out for ones they wanted to cover today..and this was after their early morning walk!! A longer list than I would tackle..but I do get museumed out rather quickly!

We went to Boulangerie Paul for breakfast...a good place to go!!

I decided to take in Cherche Midi and then on to Bon Marche..that was not a good idea!! It is cold! The wind gets to you. Spring has not arrived..it is winter coats, wool hats and scarves! April is one of the months that I have not been to Paris previously. I have rented a place for a month mid April-mid May next year. I think I will pack differently..then next year will be an early Spring!!

Confirmed Friday evening dinner reservations.

Lots of things to do this afternoon.

Our apt. does have the free long distance phone call service..a nice feature..will call the US one of these days!! They also have internet connection..

a bientot.........

Sorry to hear about the trouble out of EWR, especially since Mom and I will be taking that flight next Thursday. We also fly TPA/EWR/CDG. Hoping for better results than your granddaughter.

Keep the reports coming. I love this stuff!

Excellent start gracejoan!

What & where is the Monnaie Museum?

Museum of the French Mint and Treasury.

The Hotel des Monnais (museum) is on the corner of Quai de Conti and rue Guenegaud.

The TPA/EWR/CDG flights had been doing well timewise. Their flight the pilot heard some sort of grinding noise while taxiing out, finally went back in and the passengers heard all this pounding and drilling going on before they got in line again. The pilot then told them they they were about 35th in line..he said he was briding the tower with a dinner to move him up in line..it seemed to work, as they took off shortly thereafter!

I don't know how many of you like to have a driver waiting with your name on a sign when you exit with your luggage...I sure do, after that flight. The one I used this time is a great one..nice, nice and reliable and reasonable, so I think...55 euros for 1, 65 euros for 2. Here is their site, if you are interested:www.shuttle-inter.com
Presently pay cash..they are working on CC.

a bientot..........

The word was bribing, not briding..sorry about that...........

Thanks for bringing us along on your vacation in Paris, fun to share it with you.

Seeing that you seem to be enjoying..let me tell you a bit more re Boulangerie Paul for breakfast...it is on the corner of Buci and Seine...it has a restaurant, serves lunch, too. Anyway grandaughter's husband ordered a cheese omelet..I think they had like 5 choices...8.50...I couldn't believe it..enough for two...huge portion of fluffy eggs, and large pile of salad greens, some tomatoes..really surprising! They have many other locations, too.

Hi gracejoan. Thanks for the report. My mom and I are heading to Paris (6th district, as well) on Tuesday.

I'm glad you mentioned the weather. I wasn't sure what to expect in late April. I wasn't planning to bring my scarf and gloves, but maybe I should. Is it cold enough to use up valuable suitcase space for them?

You report has me very excited for my trip!

gracejoan,

Enjoying your report! I'll be in Paris with my mom later this year and looking forward to reading more about your trip!

Shelly M,

I don't think you need gloves, but I would bring a scarf...I bought one today (10 euros)..haved a zillion at home...I wish I had brought a heavier coat. What I brought is a Talbot (Nordstrom seems to always have similar) nice black, car coat length, hooded raincoat like, that zips into itself. I wore it. I also have a nice reversible coat velveten on one side and a raincoat type on othr side..I almost brought that..now wish I had. Next year either that or my carcoat length Coldwater Creek leather with zip out lining. April is a tricky month!!

Shelly M,

Where will you and your mother be staying??

I was waiting to hear this!
Have a wonderful time on Saturday.
Give my best to all!

Thanks for the info! Last time I was there it was the first week of April, and I froze the entire time. I'm a Florida girl, so it doesn't take much to make me cold.

Since we are also going to Rome, and it's a bit warmer, I am packing everything from short sleeve t-shirt to quadruple layers, so hopefully I'll be covered for all weather situations. I got out my scarf, but I'll leave the gloves at home.

We're staying in a VIP studio apartment on rue Gregoire de Tours (near Odeon). We are really looking forward to getting there. I've been planning since last June, and I can't believe it's finally here.

Shelly M

You will be very nearby.

GraceJoan, glad your trip is going well. We leave May 3 so hope it warms up! We were there once in April and it was sunny but cool. OUr last two trips were May-lovely warm weather. Hope I didn't just curse myself!
Eagerly awaiting your restaurant reviews!!