28 Nov 2014
I’m so happy
Sitting on the TGV
Listening to music
Loud, penetrating my mood Continue reading
Monthly Archives: December 2014
LAST DAY IN PARIS
27 Nov 2014
For our last day in Paris we decided to explore deeper into the Latin Quatre. David had read about a local farmer’s Market at Rue Mouffetard, and we decided to investigate. But first Continue reading
SAINT GERMAIN IN THE RAIN
26 Nov 2014
Strolling hand in hand down Boulevard St Germain, we had stepped out into a different Paris. Only a single block south from La Seine and we were amongst smart Continue reading
IMPRESSIONISTS & VOCALISTS
25 Nov 2014
Stepping out in a light rain, we headed over to Notre Dame to purchase tickets for a concert tonight: Mille Regretz, and then continued on our towards Musee d’Orsay. Continue reading
SEA BASS WITH VANILLA SAUCE
24 Nov 2014
The secret for enjoying a long holiday, is taking a day off. A day enjoying simply hanging around the hotel and immediate area, with no plans. A day spent in pyjamas, reading in bed. A day spent in a local cafe watching the world pass by. Continue reading
A GORGEOUS CLICHÉ
23 Nov 2014
A clear Sunday morning was the perfect day to do a jogging-sightseeing tour of La Seine. Our hotel is across the river from Notre Dame so from here we followed the river Continue reading
OASIS OF COLOUR
22 Nov 2014
Notre Dame’s bell towers looked striking against the cool autumn sky. There is something about the quality of sunlight in Paris that is poetic. Continue reading
FLYING BUTTRESSES IN DIFFUSED LIGHT
21 Nov 2014
Ah Paris! Bonjour mon ami!
After ordering a late breakfast at Cafe Le Metro, we were reminded that the French don’t make a big deal over Continue reading
EDINBURGH CASTLE
19 Nov 2014
“Let’s buy an apartment over there.” David pointed through the light rain down to Newtown. We were standing on the battlements of Edinburgh Castle, which is more Fortress than Continue reading
ROAD TO EDINBURGH
17-18 Nov 2014
It was sad to leave our comfortable apartment and the Isle of Skye behind. We’ve thoroughly enjoyed our time here. But with Paris up next on the itinerary , it’s impossible Continue reading
Carol & Dave 