Category: Outings

Days out at home and while traveling.

Notre Dame de Paris (and other churches)

While visiting Notre Dame, we had the unexpected treat of hearing some musicians practicing in the cathedral.

Rue Mouffetard does offer several interesting gift, clothing/accessory, and book shops, but the bulk of its business is gastronomic: cafés, …

Glimpses of the city from my random wanderings: some famous sights, some not so famous.

Tales of recent social events in Paris (such a nice change from our usually isolated travels), and photos of the …

We make our second visit to our local marché. Not quite so overwhelming on a weekday, thank goodness; last time …

My first thoughts on Paris: no wonder everyone goes all dreamy-eyed and goopy-voiced when they talk about it!

We visit a famous and super-crowded mosque and the incredible Aya Sofya, and I make a feline friend.