"I can't believe tomorrow's our last day" I said to Paul as we strode along the Rue du Chereche Midi, clutching our chocolats Puyricard bag "It seems like we just got here..." and you know, I think that's the way that it is in Paris. The days seem to go by so quickly. Let's face it every city has its own charm, regardless, you just have to get to know it. I am lucky enough to have been to Paris 11 times now, so although I don't know every street, nook or cranny, I have more than a passing knowledge of where to go, what to do and my likes and dislikes about it.
Today we just spent a lot of time strolling around looking for inspiration. It is easy to find - in the beautiful flowers on display at the florist, the oysters for sale at the poissonerie, in the faces of the children as they ride the ponies in the Jardins de Luxembourg, in the beautiful breads at Max Poilâne, even the giant posters advertising "instant cassoulet" in the metro. If you look, it is there.
I'm pleased to say that we have not really been affected by the demonstrations that have been putting Paris back on the map in recent days. Our secluded little address on the Ile St Louis is surrounded by tourists, not demonstrators. The funny thing is that they are all protesting that the retirement age is going to be raised from 60 to 62. Note that they keep theit minimu 5 weeks holidays.
As the saying goes, some people just don't know how lucky they are.
Looks like you have had a wonderful time, thanks again for sharing your thoughts and your pictures, always enjoyable! Have a good trip home!
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