A Little Recap

There were some really good times on the trip. Paris was a surprise hit -- but it probably shouldn't be a surprise. I planned a "me" day, carefully noticed what I wanted to do and made sure I did it. All components of a successful adventure. It was my secret birthday celebration and good thing -- turns out it was the last of birthday celebrations.

Dinner with a bookclub friend.
Glad I reached out.

Crepe dessert with fresh berries.

Tofu and avocado gallette

Cat Cafe in Paris

Lunch -- no English
but I managed well

Paris metro

Sign outside Shakespeare and
Company back door.

The Coffee.
Walked a long way -- it was excellent.

Rainbow building

Best croissants

Street art

Dinner on arrival with hubby

A local walk

We arrived in Paris

I did some fun shopping too. Found the bear pralines and marshmallows from a chocolatier recommended. Found some fun gifts. Bought a few books at Shakespeare and Company. Emma, Anne of Green Gables (in French) and The Awakening. All pretty hardbacks. 

I walked 20 miles, took the metro twice, got rained on, got "lost", explored -- really good day. 

Next up, Belgium.