Paris: la Marais
Another glorious day in la Marais. Today was a free day with no planned activities. I got up early and enjoyed a leisurely breakfast consisting of a croissant with strawberry jam, a glass of orange juice, and a deconstructed hot chocolate made with thick, gooey melted chocolate, and a pot of hot milk.
I wandered the streets of la Marais, my local district, then sat for an hour in the Tuileries and admired the view of the Louvre. It is a spectacular building. The two end towers are entirely different colours, and I overheard a tour guide say one was built in the 17th century and the other in the 19th century. The one built in the 17th century is a lot darker, which I have put down to pollution; however, it might just be a darker stone.
I had lunch at a little restaurant a few doors down from my apartment called Sacre Frenchy! The Mille-Feuille was delicious and now ranks as the best dessert I’ve had in Paris. So far.
I did some shopping and purchased two T-shirts to accommodate the surprisingly warm weather, a brooch from Swarovski, and a pair of espadrilles.
I could have purchased more, but I’m happy with what I have; I have to think about my baggage allowance on the way home.
If you’d like to learn what I packed for Paris, please read my article Packing for Paris.
I returned to the apartment to finish Sleeping with the Enemy and paint my nails.
I guess it goes to show that you just never know where life will take you. If you’re lucky, you might make it to Paris for a while.
Amy Thomas
