Writing to a friend earlier this evening I noted that I’m ready to go home but not ready to depart France. My list still has unfinished business. The morning dawned hot and humid. The courier who was supposed to collect my luggage between 8:00 and noon was late by an hour and I began to … Continue reading Le Dernier Jour (The Last Day)

Before beginning this post, I just thank you for indulging for a bit of girlie stuff….yes, grammar and all. For as many years as I’ve come to France, and specifically to Paris, I have wanted to have tea in one of the BIG 5 hotels. Frankly I used to find them intimidating; but with age … Continue reading Le Pause Gourmande