Despite what mom says, the pastries are beginning to take their toll…  In fact, I will soon begin to roll (he he I rhymed).  Actually, today at the Louvre, I saw this very accurate representation of my future if I continue to eat three pastries a day (although if the added weight comes with a… Read More Join a Revolution? Cross That off the List!

I have been so excited to show Victoria the Musee D’Orsay – it was my favorite museum in Paris when I visited 15 years ago.  Today was the day!  We walked over after language school (yes, in the rain, but we are used to it now), and entered this bright, voluminous space that used to… Read More The Impressionists

Today after language school we decided to visit the Museum of Medieval Art, also known as the Cluny Museum.  It is housed in this amazing 15th century mansion, which looks a lot like a small castle, with a twist – it was built on top of the Roman Baths from the 2nd century, when Paris… Read More Treasures of the Left Bank

After our busy, rainy day in Chartres, we decided that Sunday should be a sleep in day.  We’ve been going, going, going, and it was time for a break!  So we had a leisurely morning, listened to the rain in the courtyard, then wandered down to our local cafe/bakery for a coffee and slice of… Read More Le Weekend

Apparently man can not live by bread alone, but woman can!  Victoria is thriving – I think she is even starting to look French.  This morning we took our first day trip outside of Paris to Chartres.  This was a very big, important town during Roman times and throughout the Middle Ages, but is now… Read More Chartres Cathedral in the rain

Continuing with our theme of touring neighborhoods, Mom and I spent our Friday afternoon on a walking tour of the Latin Quarter.  It is called the Latin Quarter, not because of the food (I know, I was disappointed too), but because back when the University of Paris was one of the few universities in the… Read More An afternoon with students

We got out of the house a little late this morning and had to speed walk the two miles to language school.  Victoria is formidable at this, with her long legs, and I trot along behind as fast as I can.  All this walking has given her a tremendous booty – I am hoping mine… Read More Sin City, French style

As with every weekday, Mom and I started our day on the 9th with a rather rapid walk of about 2 miles to language school.  It is going extremely well, and both of our French is improving more quickly than either of us expected!  Today I learned a hilarious fact – there is no word… Read More Notre Dame

This morning we got up early, so excited, because it was market day!  Twice a week our neighborhood has an outdoor market, and I had heard it was one of the best in Paris.  We grabbed our bags and walked over, just two blocks, to check it out before language school.  Oo La La!  The… Read More Market day and the Pere Lachaise cemetery