Category Archives: Paris 2022

Mirinda flagged down a taxi this morning for our trip to the station. I said Gare de Nord, he nodded and opened the taxi door. He repeated Gare de Nord and we set off. Mirinda was surprised as we appeared … Continue reading →

The last couple of times we stayed in the Marais, we tried to visit the Carnavalet Museum but it’s never been open. Today that changed. The museum is about Paris. Currently, there is a temporary exhibition on about the struggle … Continue reading →

Brazilian coffee is amazing. In particular, the coffee served at Brigadeiro d’Alis, just down the road from our apartment. We decided to visit for a very late breakfast today rather than visit Wild and the Moon again. Turned out an … Continue reading →

Elie Wiesel (1928-2016) was a holocaust survivor who spent many years working in Paris. He was a journalist, an author and a human rights champion who, among other things, won the Nobel Peace Prize (1986). He was quite an amazing … Continue reading →

If you are ever looking for accommodation in Paris and you want self catering, be careful. There’s this thing called Digital Lock, for which you need a smartphone, an app and a signal. If you don’t have a signal, you’ll … Continue reading →