Last night I was tired and feel asleep at a close-to-normal time. Woke up this morning at 8:30 (close to regular and definitely the earliest since Weds). Feels good to be up in the morning.
Rue Cler
This morning, I am on my way back to Rue Cler - the lovely market street here in the 7th. Yes, it's not unique, but it's charming and it's here. Rick Steves loves Rue Cler and he likes to stay nearby and spend time there. He's written up Rue Cler a number of times which some people frown upon (too toursty). I think Rue Cler is still charming and it's a nice walk for a Saturday morning.
Yesterday, on my way to LCB, I was thinking that I haven't been doing enough meandering - just walking around without a particular destination. Today, I blocked out time for just that. No day pack, small money pouch and camera in hand.
I purchased a bit of cheese and produce at Rue Cler. Stopped by my favorit florist and picked up a dozen gorgeous pale pink roses. Walked back via Rue Grenelle and stopped at Picard.. the palace of frozen foods.
Cheap Eats in Paris
Option 1: You and your amour can stop for a Coke at a cafe on the Champs Elysees (8 Euros each/ 16 Euros total plus 1 Euro for good service) : Total Cost: 17 Euros
Option 2: For a bit more (assuming you have an apartment with a microwave or oven and fridge/ freezer) you can:
- Purchase a good bottle of French red wine: 10 Euros (readily available at supermarkets and wine shops)
- Stop by Picard, Purchase Escargot (12 for 4.70 E), Two packages of buckwheat crepes with Jambon (ham), cheese and wild mushrooms (2 crepes for 2.40 E/ total of 5.80E), a large container of Picard's house brand Tiramisu ice cream for 3.40 Euros: Total Picard = 12.90E
- Purchase a baugette at your local bakery (or supermarket) for .90 E
- Purchase a small wheel of Normandy Camembert for 1.5 E at your local supermarket
Total cost: 25.40 E
You have three for meals for two people:
- Breakfast/ brunch for two: Baugette with Camembert
- Lunch for two with a glass of Red Wine: Crepes and Tiramisu ice cream for dessert
- An awesome Dinner for two with Escargot appetizer, Crepes and a glass of red wine Red Wine, bread and cheese course and Tiramisu ice cream for dessert.
French TV
Benjamin Bolay is a popular French singer. Umkempt, kind of greasy, looks like he just rolled out of bed and put on whatever clothes were laying on the floor. The mic is squeezed against his lips. He closes his eyes and between puffs on his cigarette, he sings with a deep whispery voice full of emotion. If Edith Piaf and Maurice Chavalier had a child (at his age, maybe Grandson).. you've got BB. Oh no, for my taste, he just ruined the concert. "Here's a new track...."
Bonne Nuit
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