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| Our local bistro on congé |
I cannot believe it has been just 2 weeks since we've arrived. I feel like we have done so much, yet have only scratched the surface of discovery of this spectacular city. It has been a busy couple of weeks as I have been feverishly nesting and trying to get us all feeling settled and comfortable in our new abode. Arriving during the month of August has been for the most part advantageous. As most Parisians are away (pour le Congé) and thus many shops and restaurants are closed, we have been able to get to know the city in a more quiet and relaxed setting. It is a strange dimension, however, because we are trying to set up our life in a place that has previously been a holiday destination.
Camembert, pain au chocolat and baguettes have quickly become our breakfast routine. However, we were all strangely comforted by the recent purchase of a rice cooker and chopsticks. And the thrill of discovering the local Chinatown (or more accurately Vietnamese-town) is a direct bus ride from our house. The RATP (Paris' TTC/Tube) mobile app and Velib bikes and trottinettes (scooters) have become our most coveted transport methods.
Yesterday we visited a couple of private tennis clubs for me to join. Tennis Club de Paris seems the winner as it offers everything I am looking for in a club setting. Hey, if it's good enough for Tsonga, Simon and Mauresmo, it's good enough for me!
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| Philippe, Dawn, Lucas & Maya + us |
We've already had visitors come and help us tour around the city and get to know even more restaurants, parks and shops. First, the Lacamp Family in keeping with their tradition of being our first visitors wherever we have moved: California, Toronto and now Paris. Charlyn, who came with our bunny and a well researched list of restaurants and shopping to explore. Next week, Jessica (Mark's mom) will be visiting and hopefully testing out our new sofa bed - or what is known to many Europeans as "le clic clac".
Here are some latest pics. I'm curious to see how many pictures we can take that don't have the Tour Eiffel in the background!
Hope all of you are well and we look forward to having you all visit soon.
Love you guys and even though you're still on the other side of the world... it FEELS closer to have you in Paris.
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to come and visit - may not be in 2013, but we will make it happen.
Sydney Jimbo