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Paris, Friday 17 October 2008 – Navigo Decouverte

Posted on October 17, 2008 by admin

The day was sunny and bright, but a little cool about 50 degrees.  In the sun it was warm, but on the shady side of the street we were glad we had our sweaters.  We completed the walk from our … Continue reading →

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Paris, Thursday 16 October 2008

Posted on October 16, 2008 by admin

We woke to rain, cloudy skies, and cooler temperatures.  Since the apartment was scheduled for cleaning today, we had to vacate.  I showered, put the coffee on and went to the bakery to retrieve croissants.  After breakfast, we hopped the … Continue reading →

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Paris, Wednesday 15 October 2008 – Cooking Class

Posted on October 15, 2008 by admin

Since Mike has a cooking class today we were up early (before the church bells) to get him to Jules Joffrin Metro stop by 9:30 AM.  I left him with Eric the cooking instructor and took off for the many … Continue reading →

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Paris, Tuesday 14 October 2008

Posted on October 14, 2008 by admin

The day started out foggy/overcast and on the cool side.  By the end of the afternoon, the sun was out and the temperature had increased.  We started the day by taking a trial run at an alternative route via Metro … Continue reading →

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Paris, Monday 13 October 2008

Posted on October 13, 2008 by admin

Getting our orange card weekly subway ticket for the week was a little harder than we expected.  We went to three different stations and ticket booths before we found one open that sells them.  They are trying to push the … Continue reading →

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Paris, Sunday 12 October 2008

Posted on October 12, 2008 by admin

Church bells were on delay today and in anticipation we set the alarm.  After showers and a quick breakfast of cereal, we headed over to the Sunday market at Bd Grenelle, under the elevated metro to show Karen all the … Continue reading →

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Paris, Saturday, 11 October 2008

Posted on October 11, 2008 by admin

We had a late start today, we kept waiting for the church bells but they were delayed on Saturday morning.  Mike slipped out and visited the bakery for croissants. After breakfast, we hopped the Metro for St-Michel to visit Notre … Continue reading →

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Paris, Friday, 10 October 2008

Posted on October 10, 2008 by admin

  Up early to the bells of the nearby church and the sun streaming in our bedroom windows!  After a quick breakfast of cereal and coffee, we headed over to Gare du Nord to meet Karen Ciejek, who was arriving … Continue reading →

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Paris, Thursday, 9 October 2008

Posted on October 9, 2008 by admin

After a great sleep, we had coffee and Mike finally had his almond croissant.  Of course, he had to shower, get dressed and run down to the bakery on the corner first.  We went to the grocery around the corner … Continue reading →

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Dijon/Paris, Wednesday, 8 October 2008

Posted on October 8, 2008 by admin

  It rained all night and is raining this morning as we gather our belongings and head up to the office to check in our boat.  While we are in the process, another boat with a Swiss family aboard, pulls … Continue reading →

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