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What A Difference A Day Makes

Posted on December 15, 2015 by Paul

Sunday evening we capped Jean’s birthday with a trip to Pickled Fish, a bar/restaurant across the street from our condo. Dessert and drinks were our order because I already had made dinner at home. We settle into a table in … Continue reading →

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Patience

Posted on November 1, 2015 by Paul

For the first time on this trip my computer will not connect to the internet. The hotel’s server doesn’t speak Windows 8 apparently. That means no posts for several days. I can do this much on my phone. At the … Continue reading →

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Paulilles – Dynamite!

Posted on October 21, 2015 by Paul

Today the wind arrived. Flags stood starch straight, trees bent, and the skies cleared. The wind was coming from the west, so it came right out of the Pyrenees and out to sea. After going to the public market this … Continue reading →

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Jazz in Saint Remy

Posted on September 19, 2015 by Paul

Thursday night we attended a wonderful jazz concert that was a tribute to Django Reinhardt. Django Revisited Big Band played two sets of music arranged for a big band. Twenty musicians filled the stage and hall with music! Lois Coeurdeuil … Continue reading →

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Busy Week

Posted on September 17, 2015 by Paul

It has been busy since my cousin Judi arrived Tuesday, so there have been few photos and little time to do a post. It has been raining and storming off and on since Tuesday, as of this afternoon it appears … Continue reading →

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Last Day in Paris

Posted on August 21, 2015 by Paul

Last night we celebrated our 27th wedding anniversary with JP. The three of us went to dinner at a neighborhood bistro, Le Chardenoux. This restaurant is now owned by famous French chef, Cyril Lignac. We enjoyed a delightful meal with … Continue reading →

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Ile da la Cite

Posted on August 17, 2015 by Paul

Today we went to Ile de la Cite, the island cradle of Paris, home to Notre Dame, Saint Chapelle, flower gardens, shops, and the municipal government. We love walking the island and its many views of the river. We also … Continue reading →

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A Day of Rest and Art

Posted on August 15, 2015 by Paul

Today we rested in the apartment and the neighborhood. It is a national holiday in France so many stores are closed. In the afternoon we took a walk around the neighborhood in the afternoon. A small nearby park has a … Continue reading →

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Kensington Gardens and Hyde Park

Posted on August 8, 2015 by Paul

Today we visited one of our favorite London sites…Kensington Gardens and Hyde Park. We love the trees, wide open spaces, the people, the flowers, and the ducks. After a lunch and a bit of rugby and soccer in a Bayswater … Continue reading →

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The Courtauld

Posted on July 30, 2015 by Paul

Our first full day in London we decided to go to The Courtauld Gallery. This is a must on our London list, as it should be for any art lover. Today’s visit featured two special exhibits as well as many … Continue reading →

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