Day 1 in Paris - part 2

So after a nap we headed out to explore the area and find a place for dinner. We settled on La Coupole. The service was impeccable and the food was incredible.

We started with a glass of bubbles and then onto the mixed seafood plate. Salmon, scallops and cod were cooked to perfection. Sauteed in a light mix of olive oil, dill, lemon and onion with tomatoes. The skin on the fish was crispy and the scallops melted in your mouth. The meats sat on and among sauteed spinach and new potatoes.

A lovely Sancerre accompanied the meal and lent its minerality and pear flavors to the dish.

Dessert was indeed a treat! Brenda had creme brulee and I had a cheese plate that showed off one of the many things the French do well - fromage. Camembert, a light blue cheese, a chevre and a runny cheese were nothing short of amazing!

Needless to say. We both slept well.

Day One in Paris

Well the flight was good but long as neither of us could sleep very well on the flight. But we made it, so did our luggage and the hotel is great!

Our rooms weren't ready so we stowed our bags and headed out for breakfast. The cafe we stopped at was amazing and with full bellies and heavy eyelids we headed back to the hotel to catch up on some sleep.

More to come on dinner later!

less than 24 hours to go people!

Bon jour!

Well, the clock is ticking down folks. Less than 24 hours to go until we board our flight for Chicago and then. . . Paris mon amis!

Someone asked me the other day if I was excited and I had to reply that I had passed excited about a week ago.

Paris is a magical city (i know it sounds cliche but it's so true) and I am so, so, so happy to be sharing it with my sister. 

My sister works hard and is very involved with her kids and grandkids. Now I'm not knocking that in any way, shape or form. It makes her happy and it's what she wants to do. But for anyone who works and has a family, you can appreciate the fact that leisure time is a luxury. So my resounding hope for her this trip is to. . .relax. 

Not the "relaxing" we do here - we sit in front of a TV, or on a bar stool, for a an hour or two, checking our emails and texting our family and friends. I'm taking about that soul-deep, rose colored glasses type of relaxing. When you can really let go and not worry. About anything.

You get up when you want, eat and drink when you want and do what you want. 

So please join me as a raise a glass of bubbles and wish us a "bon voyage"!