Stair art

 

After initial sketches were made local children pitched in to finish these stairs that feature the Eiffel Tower.

 

Winter Wednesday

Flashback to February: view through trees of Notre Dame being worked on.

The cathedral is not expected to be finished until sometime in 2025 but will begin welcoming visitors in 2024. 

 

Mocha Monday

 

 

Getting caught up on note cards waiting for a friend. 

 

Fête des Mères

 

It's Mother's Day in France.

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- Belle Fête des Mères 2023 -

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BRUNCH ON A TERRACE

  

 

 

Café on a square

 

Paris' countless cafés are, for many, a hallmark of the city.

Above: a sunny June morning brings out tables and chairs

 

 

Fraîcheur Friday

With glorious warm weather upon us cooling salads are seemingly everywhere.

Above: 1) red cabbage, green onion, carrot, fresh greens, sesame seeds, goat cheese-spinach-sun-dried-tomato samosas 2) salmon gravlax, avocado, green onion, mango, red-&-green cabbage, fresh dill; roasted tiny pommes de terre grenaille w/garlic on the side

 

Café culture

 

It seems the entire city is under construction as Paris updates its metro system and prepares to host the 2024 Olympics, but that hasn't stopped café regulars.