enjoying summer in Paris

courtyard of Palais-Royal

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We've been enjoying the nice summer weather in Paris and lack of crowds - the Parisians have left town for the South, and the tourists are noticeably fewer this year.

Vincent's first real outing since his tonsillectomy on July 20.  End of July, we headed into town, metro to Bourse (the old stock market), a walk through one of the cool covered passages left from about 200 years ago, through the Palais-Royal with the famous black and white column art installation, past the new Les Halles which is still under construction, past the Centre Pompidou, through the Marais which was packed and made us want to hustle out of there, through Place des Vosges, on to our favorite little bar Le Temps des Cerises for some wine, charcuterie and cheese, quick stop by a playground, metro back to our side of town, and finally stopping at a cafe since Alex was craving onion soup and Vincent needed some escargots.

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Vincent continued his tonsillectomy recovery at home, enjoying his Play-Doh.  Mickey arrived in a special package from Grannie since we accidentally left him in the States.  Vincent was so very happy to have Mickey back.

A nice visit with JD's friend Josh (they were co-workers 1998+  in DC) and his wife Debbie who were in town with their 3 children from New York.  Amazing rental apartment in the 2nd arrondisement with a terrace.

A visit to JD's friend's cheese store in Clichy to buy some cheese on a pre-vacation sale!  Lunch outside in the town square.

Sunday, meeting Josh and Debbie and their children for a picnic in Jardin du Luxembourg.  So much fun!  Vincent made friends with Stella and held her hand all the way back.  And of course, one last meal for the day.

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Big news - Vincent is now sleeping in the bunk bed!  He was very excited to climb up the ladder and sleep up high.

Another day in Paris, Saturday, nice walk through the streets of the 2nd arrondisement, another covered passage, shopping, delicious Indian meal for lunch, making our way home via the bus, and watercolor time.

to be continued...


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