Paris...bon jour!

From the city of artists, baguettes, wars, lovers and sunshine...

Taking in the views from Sacré-Coeur during the day and all lit up at night

So good to be back in Paris! We are staying at the Woodstock Hostel in Montamarte because, well, I just thought it sounded groovy.... Unfortunately, not as nice as our London accomodation, we are in a six bedroom dorm, with one shower and one toilette.... for the entire floor... Last night as I was trying to fall asleep on my
top bunk I felt so lucky to have friends that put up with my travel itineraries ... last fall I was taking the girls along on a work related meeting at the J.W. Marriott in Cancun, Mexico.... this time they get stuck with hostels and rental sheets :-) For me, let's just say this is probably a warm up to the accomodations in SE Asia....

Our neighborhood cabaret...

loving the outdoor markets here... and of course all of the fresh pastries and breads

on tap for today... bike Paris :-)

Notre Dame

Lessons learned... beyond all the great history and stories we have been absorbing, biking in the city is hard work, am currently rethinking decision to attempt becoming a D.C. biker upon my return next fall ;-)