I swore to myself I wouldn’t post any more photos taken from our apartment window for fear everyone would think “she went to Paris and never left the apartment,” but then yesterday morning, I heard the unmistakable clop clop clop of horses’ hooves and looked out to see a parade of well over 100 horses and riders passing by. Military, I assume, but I know nothing more about them or what the occasion was.
Once the rain stopped, I braved the strong cold winds and walked over to BHV and spent a few hours looking around, mostly on the third floor at the kitchen gear and dishes. There are lots of wonderful things to covet there, but no bargains. Prices are very high! It will be quite a bit cheaper to buy that Le Creuset skillet I want when I get home.
Later we bought our Carte Orange pass for the metro and buses, then inaugurated it going out to visit friends for dinner. A very nice evening!
This morning we walked to Place Maubert for coffee -- I think we’re settling on “our” café, at least while the weather is cold. The other one looks like it will be more appealing if the sun ever shines, with outside seating overlooking a pretty fountain in a tiny garden, but the coffee isn’t as good. After coffee, I shopped for a rotisserie chicken and potatoes, vegetables from the market, bread, cheese and fruit. Now we’re home again. Maybe for all day, because I woke up this morning with a cold and really don’t feel like doing much except sleeping.
I feel a little guilty that I don’t have more adventures to report. I’m having a great time just getting to know my neighborhood and pretending to live here, but I’m afraid it doesn’t make for exciting stories. Should I make some up?
Comments (7)
Absolutely do not make up stories! We all want to pretend to live in Paris! I'm staying in the same neighborhood in April and would love as many little details as possible!
Posted by Sophia1 | March 11, 2008 10:05 AM
Posted on March 11, 2008 10:05
Enjoy your time and do what you need to do. Make up some stories if you want to. I'm sure they will be fun to read.
I often catch a cold when I go to Paris. It's at germ-y place. The last one I got was a doozy, back in September after spending a couple of days walking around the city.
And thanks for the ideas about cooking cauliflower. I'm going to try roasting it.
Posted by Ken | March 11, 2008 11:11 AM
Posted on March 11, 2008 11:11
Oh, I know what you mean!We tend to be in Paris during the summer sales, and I often have to be dragged away from that floor. Forget clothes, I want the housewares!
Feel better, hon.
Posted by Amy | March 11, 2008 2:02 PM
Posted on March 11, 2008 14:02
Hi Chris,
That equestrian spectacle was the Republican Guard, out for a bit of exercise. Their headquarters/stables are a bit west of Place de la Bastille. A thrilling sight. My tax money well spent!
Dave
Posted by Happy in Paris | March 11, 2008 4:28 PM
Posted on March 11, 2008 16:28
I like the stories just the way they are.
Posted by Kim | March 11, 2008 5:43 PM
Posted on March 11, 2008 17:43
Feel better soon, Chris! I know that even if you are in a place you love, the cold and wet can get to you (or at least it does to me.) So stay warm and eat some french onion soup - the sun will come out soon.
PS - cool parade!
Posted by Shannon | March 11, 2008 8:46 PM
Posted on March 11, 2008 20:46
Thanks, Dave, for the info about the Republican Guard.
I guess it's the difference between the French and the Montana cowboys I grew up with, who would never have dressed up to exercise the horses!
It is a thrilling sight. Yesterday I realized it must be routine because a smaller group passed by.
I'm sure the bicyclists who use that bicycle lane after the horses don't find it so thrilling, dodging the horsepoo.
Posted by chris | March 12, 2008 12:22 AM
Posted on March 12, 2008 00:22