Springtime in Paris ...

Springtime in Paris is everything you imagine it would be. The days are comfortable and the evenings are cool. Trees and bushes are in full bloom and there are tulips, crocuses and other flowers everywhere. There are young lovers strolling hand in hand -- it is a very romantic place to be. And it is crowded wherever we go. Tom I have been using public transportation everyday, both the busses and the subway. They are efficient and easy to use -- I highly recommend this.

I know I skipped posting yesterday -- it was the second day of our two-day museum pass so it was another packed day. We went to the Orsay which is in an old train station and houses a famous collection from the Impressionist period-- my favorite. We went to Rue Cler, Napolean's tomb, the Picasso museum and more than I can recall right now. I do know that we walked and walked and walked.

Today was a slower pace and we went exploring via bus. We had a delicious noodle lunch at a Chinese restaurant. We went to Lafayette Department store and went crazy in their food area -- I thought Harrod's was incredible -- this was ten times better! And it was all French.

We went to the Arche de Triumph which is stunning and we walked and walked and bussed. This is a fantastic city -- I am so glad we did this trip. Tommorrow we get on our river boat and I don't know what my internet access will be but I'm sure I'll figure something out. Until then...