Paris - 2010

Notre dame

We spent the entire month of January living in Paris. What fun! However, it was COLD and wet. Too cold to truly get out and see and do all the things that we wanted. Especially with a 3 1/2 year old. The one thing I can say though is it's an "easier" city to manage than London. Driving is MUCH easier and the street system is better thought out. I also found most all of the french to be quite friendly and helpful.

Our flat was just a 3min walk from the Arch D'Triumph so we where in a very nice area and close to just about everything. The outdoor seating at the little cafe's was great. i just wish it had been a bit warmer so we could really enjoy them.

On the down side, it was VERY expensive. I saw bottled water (yes, water) in the store for €35 ($55) for water (see photo)! You still think the US should be "more like Europe"?? Trust me, the answer is NO. A pint of beer is about €8 ($12) and so on. The streets are also completely covered in dog shit. Not just a little poo here and a little there. It was every where. You really had to be careful walking around. I guess it was good that it was so cold....all the dog turds where frozen!