Tuesday, July 8, 2008

REPORTING FROM PARIS (2)

I heard a clarinet solo on one metro ride and a violin solo on another ride!

My search for the world's best parkbench continues. I found a great one near the Seine with a view of a statue of a Greek God or something like that, the river, a nice garden, and the Eifel Tower. I took several photos there. I walked along the river and took way too many photos of le tour Eifel. I also took photos of l'arc de triomphe and the vista from Sacre Cour Church on Mont Martre.

It is a little cool in Paris.

Food is very expensive.

Mary is getting a lot of work done at conference which ends today. Now she can relax and enjoy Aquitaine and Paris for next 6 days.

Today, very soon, we will take TGV to Bordeaux. Tomorrow, I attempt to drive in Aquitaine! We will be there for 3 days. Then we will be back in Paris for our 39th anniversary July 12 and for Bastille Day July 14.

Last night I figured out how to use an International Calling Card. We called Sharon when we returned from the gala conference dinner. It was 1 am here and 7pm in NY when we reached her.

The Parisians don't have dinner until 9 or 10 pm.

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