Monthly Archives: February 2012

Bright Blue Skies in Paris

Posted on February 19, 2012 by admin

http://antihousewife.com/veggie/ We slept in a little late – Paula and Martin attended Mass at Notre Dame and we agreed to meet them outside Notre Dame at 11:00 AM.

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Tour Eiffel, Rue Cler, Isle de la Cite

Posted on February 18, 2012 by admin

buy provigil australia Saturday was slated to be the Marais – but since it is the Jewish Quarter and the Sabbath, the falafel place is closed. So Plan B is in effect. We walked from the apartment, through Tuileries, past l’Orangerie, Place de … Continue reading →

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Back in Paris

Posted on February 18, 2012 by admin

Since our plane from Geneva arrived late on Thursday evening, we slept in a bit. Martin, started the coffee and, then, went out to the bakery and came back to the apartment with croissants for all. Then, he slipped away … Continue reading →

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Geneva, Day 2

Posted on February 18, 2012 by admin

We started our day in Geneva with a breakfast at the hotel (included in the price of the room, naturally) and checked out, and left our backpacks with the hotel clerk. Transportation vouchers are issued to those who stay in … Continue reading →

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Geneva, Day 1

Posted on February 17, 2012 by admin

Up early to get to the airport to make our early morning flight on EasyJet from Orly Airport to Geneva. Quick flight only 40 minutes or so. We retrieved a coupon for free transportation into town. Paula struck up a … Continue reading →

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Valentine’s Day in City of Light

Posted on February 14, 2012 by admin

The day dawned cloudy and humid, almost ready to rain, so we decided to spend the the morning at the Musee D’Orsay, stroll over to the Latin Quarter for lunch, visit the Shakespeare & Company, cross over the bridge of … Continue reading →

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Paris’ Wonderful Passages

Posted on February 13, 2012 by admin

Today’s walking tour covered the Passages of Paris, those arcades or covered shopping ways made from alleyways in the 1800’s – some of which are renovated and lively, others pretty much left alone. Along these passages you can find boutique … Continue reading →

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My Favorite Museum in Paris

Posted on February 12, 2012 by admin

Yesterday we clocked in only three and three quarters hours on our brocante and food shopping tour.  Today the morning was brisk and cold but we set off our walking tour beginning at Place Charles-De-Gaulle/Etoile. At the Arc de Triomphe, … Continue reading →

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Brocante and Antiquities in Place Madeleine

Posted on February 12, 2012 by admin

After a breakfast of French pastries and coffee, we set out for a special brocante and antiquities street fair in Place Madeleine. The vendors extended from the Metro at l’Opera down the avenue toward the church at Madeleine. W found … Continue reading →

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Walking Paris

Posted on February 10, 2012 by admin

Another walk from our book of walks through Paris with side shopping trip added. This walk started at the Metro stop Maubert-Mutualite. Mike’s pedometer ended the afternoon showing 4 miles, so we put in our required steps for the day. … Continue reading →

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