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My new apartment and view

Here in the 7th… and the view of the iconic tower. as the light lowers, the outline of the tower is evident by it’s display. twinkling and glittering against the night sky.
Oh Paris…. what an adventure.

George Restaurant at the Pompidou

Lunch for one....... elegant, best view and delicious!

Pompidou Museum… http://www.centrepompidou.fr/

If you love modern art, the Pompidou Museum is a must! Be curious…. look at the pieces with an open mind, I was going to say mouth, but, you know what I mean. Also lunch on the terrace rooftop, George. Lovely.

Musee Marmottan

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Walked to the Musee Marmottan to see Berthe Morisot.... she is my favorite Impressionist. Female, mother, wife and independent artist. Brilliant!

view from my window

Returning to Paris

It’s less than a month and my mind and spirit are so thankful to returning to the city I love! Catch up with old friends, see new places and meet new people.
There is something amazing about the city of lights that has me captivated.
So on the 29th of March….. allons-y!
A bientôt a paris

The Weather is So Nice… pool?

It’s Mid February and we are experiencing a heat wave…. 80 degrees.
time for a swim. Laps in the pool, love it!

Happy Mardi Gras

I just returned from my first Mardi Gras in New Orleans…. what a spectacle! I had a blast!!!
The floats, beads, costumes (everyone wears them) and drinking were totally over the top. Not knowing what to expect, thinking along the wave of Vegas. But, actually nothing like it. Thank goodness. This event is steeped in tradition, from the order of the floats and whom will ride in them. Mostly men. The tradition goes as follows. Men climb aboard these ornately constructed floats, some 40 yards long. They are dressed in the theme of each float. i.e. an Alligator, and 50 men are dressed in little alligators. They throw necklaces, footballs, frisbees and glowing trinkets into the crowds as they meander through the streets outside the french quarter. All to end up in a certain location for a grand ball. The women come dressed in long gowns awaiting their man.
It’s wild, loud and awesome! My hat goes off to the city of New Orleans to pull this off every year. Not only is there 3 parades daily, but, for the whole week leading up to Fat Tuesday.
What a party!!!!