Monthly Archives: September 2007

It is easy to forget how dirty the air can be in a big city. Yesterday morning I woke up with black crud under my fingernails. I couldn’t figure out where it came from and I didn’t see anything that looked like the culprit. Then last night I was sitting looking at the computer and […]

We went to a Starbucks the other day (I know, but sometimes you want a whole cup of coffee not just an espresso shot!). They had a wonderful thing. On your receipt there is a six digit code. If you need to use the bathroom you type that code into a key pad on the […]

Dear Rick Steves, I am writing to you as I have a serious concern, for which you are partially to blame. During my past few days in Paris, I have noticed people’s heads have been replaced by guide books. These poor people are wandering about, with no mind of their own, exclaiming “Look John, this […]

Had our first and only “fine” dining experience in Paris, at a restaurant called Spoon (Chef-Patron, Alain Ducasse). No Michelin star, but boy was it fun! We went for a menu option which would get us four different and random courses, at the Chef’s choosing, for €84. Good, strong flavors, textures and variety, more than […]

I have just uploaded some photos to the gallery, you can access it using gallery link to the top right of the screen. Let me know if you have any problems viewing it.

The Rugby World Cup starts in Paris tonight, much excitement, and the city is noticeably busier today. Last night we went to the Eiffel Tower which was decorated for the occasion. Alas we will miss the game, France vs Argentina, as we have a dinner reservation here. On another note the first batch of photos […]

I have no idea why, but I always seek out churches to go to. I can’t say that I am particularly religious but I am intrigued by the history involved in both the buildings and the religions themselves. Today we went to the Basilica Sacre-Coeur in Monmarte. The Basilica itself was very austere and the […]

So, we have been in Paris for a day and a half. We have had two lunches and two dinners (we slept through breakfast this morning). Besides that we have purchased a lip gloss and 2 postcards and yet we have spent 300 euros! Our meals were not in fancy places, in fact we have […]

Foie Gras with dried fruit chutney Pan seared tournedos of beef with peppercorns accompanied by mashed potatoes with leeks and Provençale style vegetables Cheese plate Hazelnut almond cake Coffee and 2005 Cigalus, Gérard Bertrand …then we got off the plane!