Neighborhood Stroll

Our friend, Shannon, who was on our Study Abroad program in Paris in 1980, came to Paris today with her daughter, Rachel.  They stopped by the apartment this evening for a bite to eat and a little visit.  Then we walked them to the Eiffel Tower so they could go to the top before it started raining again.

Kelly, Jeanene and Shannon

Kelly and I took a few pictures on the way back to the apartment.

Eiffel Tower Evening

Kelly at Ecole Militaire

And suddenly we stumbled upon an exercise class going on by the Eiffel Tower.

 

We called Andrew to see if he wanted to join them lifting weights.  He politely declined.  When we got to avenue de la Motte Picquet, we found two Monoprix grocery delivery men on bikes.  One pulled over with mechanical problems and the other came to help. 

"Monoprix Home Delivery"

"Nothing in the Hands, Everything in the Cyclo"

My groceries were always in my hands--or I was pulling them in my little shopping cart.  I will miss grocery shopping in Paris.  Here's Kelly at the Market last Saturday with our shopping cart.  It went everywhere with us.

Kelly with the Cart at the Marché Avenue Saxe

Sande can tell you that the cart also comes in handy shopping at the Paris flea markets.  You may also notice that Kelly is still wearing his winter wool coat and a scarf.  It has been so wet, windy and stormy the last couple of weeks that we have to be prepared for any kind of weather.  Sande was still using hand warmers when she left this week!  It is also a good excuse to duck into a café for hot chocolate to warm up.

Kelly Crossing to our Corner.

And then we found ourselves home.  Our students have left and we go home on Saturday.  We really miss our students!  The apartment is much too quiet.