Paris

Day 2

After a good night's sleep we got up around 8am knowing breakfast will be delivered at 8:30 am. It was a great as we remembered - eggs, coffee, baguettes and croissants, jam, cheese, meats, yogurt, fresh fruit salad and fresh orange juice.

Then we went out and about. Saw a lot of police and a street blocked off in one area but nothing happened. Did some exploring on Rue Antoine and bought some wine and some pâté. I was looking for French sauternes and found some in a wine shop. WOW. Cannot find this very often in the States. That is sauternes spelled with an s at the end. Visited a pâté shop and guess what we bought - pâté. I could have bought a slice of everything but, Dow kept me in check – darn. I wish there was a way to bring it home and let you try it. If we did you would be a pâté fan for life.

There is a little bistro hidden away off from Rue Saint Antoine. We found it last year but it took a while. Easier to find this time! The food was as good as last year. The place was packed (tables about 2'' apart!) and we knew enough to make a reservation. Everything was cooked perfectly and the sauce – oh the sauce. The French know how to make great sauces. Walked back to our place around 9:30 and it took 20 minutes. We feel very safe even in the night but you are always aware of your surroundings – just like in all places.

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