Here Comes the Sun

francoisetmoiblog@gmail.com — Mon, 31 Mar 2014 12:54:57 +0000

After a considerably rough winter, this weekend’s warming temps and sunshine felt like a big, deep breathe of fresh air. Though we’re not talking t-shirt weather–there still was a chill in the air–Lake Harriet was bustling with Minnesotans looking to get outside and soak up a little vitamin D. It’s amazing how even the slightest hint of spring can lift your mood and renew your spirit. The sun comes out, the snow begins to melt, and just like that we start to feel new again. Summer is on its way! Make it a great week!

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Printemps à Paris

francoisetmoiblog@gmail.com — Mon, 13 Jan 2014 14:23:24 +0000

Ken and I are heading abroad in May, and the details of our trip are slowly starting to come together, so I thought I’d share what we’ve got in the lineup so far for Paris, the first stop on our journey… First things first, we’ve rented a flat on the Île Saint-Louis, a self-contained, atmospheric island on the River Seine.We chose to stay in a flat in a discreet neighborhood, as opposed to a hotel because we want the experience of feeling less like a tourist and more like a local. The flat is adjacent to the island’s mainstreet with quaint restaurants, art galleries, and shops selling everything from cheese to silk scarves, and the island’s central location should be a great home base for zipping around the city. The image above is the street view from our place. Notice the Seine? Metro Stop: Cité Paris’ bike rental scheme, Velib, was implemented in 2007 about a year after my last visit to Paris, so it’s something I look forward to doing this time around. Ken and I both love to bike, and it sounds like it will be a great way to get from point A to point B without missing anything […]

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Here Comes the Sun

Printemps à Paris