Paris Impressions: September 2011

There has been some roaming and wanderings going on here. All good. But before we go out, Heartman reminds me about the trash and recycling that goes out for pick up. The streets get washed every day too, but we don't get up that early to show you the "green men" working.

With Navigo pass in hand, unlimited use on metro, bus, and train, there's no problem getting around and enjoying the sights. So, come with me to see some of what I have seen thus far...and let me know what you want to see next! I'm game for finding it here for you!

The Paris parks are always inviting. They are very much in use by people of all ages, every day of
the week and for all different

kinds of activities...walking, running (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sSupv5hV_R0), "scootering" or just strolling among the flowers.

Entrance to Parc Monceau, near my apartment.
Fancy gate, eh?

What ARE these f lowers?

What IS she doing??

Parents get a chance to rest in the shade ...

....while the little ones run and climb on the climbing equipment. And they DO run and climb, a lot, more that I see in the U.S.!

Here below, it is the nanny's who get to socialize while the little ones run, kick the ball, and ride their little scooters. It seems that as soon as a little one can walk, the are experts on their scooters!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RzT2lJGm6UQ

Beyond the parks, it's off to the streets where the greenery and flowers are still very much in view.

Rue Cler is a long pedestrian street lines with oodles of specialty shops and open markets.

I search for the organic, or "bio" goodies.

Voila!

All creature great and small love "bio"!

So, fruit in hand, off to Champs de Mars, the park by the Eiffel Tower.

It is a hot hot day, so a good one to be in the shade.

He is cool in his own way ...

... and I'm way cool doing a little watercolor painting, in the shade, too.

So, now it is time

to work

my way back home, but first...a cool drink.

My refreshing fav is a "citron", a glass of fresh squeezed lemon juice on ice, accompanied by a carafe of cold water. Just a little sugar added does the trick.

And when sitting, resting, cooling, at a cafe, you can take all the time in the world to drink, rest, talk, write, and take photos of the cafe across the street!

or the one behind...

or these people resting, too.

How do these people know it is cool to hang out here? Everytime I walk by this cafe during the after work hours, it is absolutely jammed with people who stand very close, take up every table, and drink and talk. No loud music here, just lively conversation, kisses on the cheeks, and laughter. It is so contagious, many passersby stand across the corner to watch.

And then there are the more
pensive cafe visitors..

But rested or not, pensive or not, it's time to go home now, 'cause I've got a dinner date with dear friends tonight!

Fortunately, my metro Périre stop is just around the corner from my place.