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Paris 2014, Day 20 (Salon de l’Agriculture)

Posted on February 24, 2014 by admin

We have a date with the cow, chickens, and great food at the International Salon de l’Agriculture. This is our second time at the annual event and we’re looking forward to it – despite the frenzied crowds. As a descendant … Continue reading →

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Paris 2014, Day 19 (Organ Concert)

Posted on February 23, 2014 by admin

Sunday is always a day of rest.  Only item on the agenda is to go to an Organ Concert at Saint Germain Des Pres church at 3:00.  Maybe a walk through the Blvd Grenelle market. There is an exhibit at … Continue reading →

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Paris 2014, Day 18 Puces de Clignancourt et Ballet

Posted on February 22, 2014 by admin

We were off to meet martin, Paula, Vicky and Aaron at the Porte de Clignancourt metro stop, the last stop on the #4 line. From there its a short walk to The Flea Market, also called the Puce is a … Continue reading →

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Paris 2014, Day 17 – Chateau de St Germain en Laye

Posted on February 21, 2014 by admin

Off on the RER A1 (Zone 4)  to Chateau de St Germain en Laye for the day. Arrived in St. Germain at about 1020. Got off the train and explored the area around the Chateau and the Chateau Neuf erected … Continue reading →

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Paris Day 16 (Museum)

Posted on February 20, 2014 by admin

After a late night were hanging out having coffee.  My plan is to make us an omelet for lunch maybe with mushrooms and onions, however, I suspect Pat will want her’s a’ Nature. Its beginning to rain outside so we … Continue reading →

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Paris Day 15 (Recovery)

Posted on February 19, 2014 by admin

We slept in until about 0830 this morning then sat around and did a whole lot of nothing. We were trying to recover from both our trip to Senlis (see previous days post) and wine and cheese (our dinner, after … Continue reading →

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Paris 2014, Day 14 (Senlis)

Posted on February 18, 2014 by admin

We rose early and headed to Gare du Nord to buy tickets and board the 0910 train to Senlis. It was a cold and over cast day and we were hoping for some cleared skies in the country.  We had … Continue reading →

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Paris 2014, Day 13 (Hangin’ in the 16th.)

Posted on February 17, 2014 by admin

We decided to stay close to home today, trim the flowers out front and maybe take a walk around the neighborhood. I love it when a plan comes together.  Pat was puttering out front with some flowers that looked like … Continue reading →

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Paris 2014, Day 12 (A Day of Markets)

Posted on February 17, 2014 by admin

Todays cheese: Aligot, more than a simple cheese Aligot is a dish traditionally made in L’Aubrac (Aveyron, Cantal, Lozáre,) region in southern Massif Central of France made from melted cheese blended into mashed potatoes, often with some garlic. This fondue-like … Continue reading →

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Paris 2014, Day 11

Posted on February 15, 2014 by admin

President Wilson Market at 1000. We walked the market then off to brunch; Â then to Montmartre, via the #30 bus, so Pat and Paula could shop for fabric. Martin and I walked around for a bit and then settled … Continue reading →

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