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Revisiting the Left Bank

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 This morning we did some organizational tasks around the apartment and then headed out to do a little more exploring. I copied part of an itinerary from a tour for the Left Bank. Through this we discovered a couple more beautiful Churches and wonderful neighborhoods. A museum was supposed to be included but we didn't find it. I guess tour guides serve a function.  We ended up in the Luxemburg Park as we made our way back to the apartment. A brief stop was made for gelato, which we enjoyed in a cute cafe, and kebabs that will be dinner.                                                          Notre-Dame                                                     ...

Bastille Market Day

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 Bastille Sunday Market has something for everyone. Jack purchased a scarf and I found a pretty little bracelet. It's been a little chilly and scarfs are very Parisian. I just liked the bracelet. We could have bought anything from squid to roses. We did pick up some fresh fruit, vegetables, cheese and ham. It is definitely an interesting place to people watch. They sell wine along with just about anything else you can think of, except maybe wine glasses. One woman was walking around the market drinking her wine right from the bottle. In fairness, she didn't have an option. We haven't explored this area beyond the market, so we decided to do that today. From the market, we walked to a canal that connects with the Seine. It is lined with houseboats and must be an interesting place to live. We found a street lined with pastel-colored homes similar to Bermuda but with a Paris feel. We gradually made our way back to the Seine and our neighborhood. We stopped for ice cream and al...