Jour Deux

Bonjour!
Yesterday, day 2, was lots of fun. I mentioned in the earlier entry some of the events of the day. To elaborate some, we grabbed coffee ole at the tobacco shop down the street. The cigarettes that I bought for Jaime cost 5 euros! We had lunch with Julie's friend from college, Noel. Lunch was at Maharjah's(Indian cuisine). We had Murgh Tikka (chicken) which we enjoyed in a very formal (white table cloth) restaurant. We then walked into the Latin quarter and back to the Notre Dame area for a visit at Shakespeare's bookstore. We then enjoyed wine and cheese at the Cafe Panes. Here we met Julie's friend Oliver who lives near Julie and works as piano teacher. Julie knows everyone.
We picked up wine at a wine shop called Natalie's and operated by her friend Christian.

When Rick arrived home from work about 9:00 last night, (no he doesn't work that long, as he doesn't leave for work until 10 a.m.). We went out to dinner at Au Viex Paris. We were served by Julie's friend, Fred. The restaurant was located in a fourteenth century building. We ate goose pate, escargots, salad, and steak. Everything was delicious!

We have been trying to walk in the sun as it is very cold in the shade.

Rick has a great collection of rock 'n roll and blues, etc. which we have totally enjoyed. Last night Julie and Jaime had a run-in with some Polish vodka that contained a stem of grass inside the bottle.

The heat system in the apartment is a closed hot water system, fired by a gas burner. The system supplies heat through a radiator and hot water is abundant being stored in the radiators.

We experienced a two-dog night last night sleeping with Slinky and Bertha. No, not dogs, but the names of two of Julie's quilts!

Today, we will take in the Place de la Concord, which has an Egyptian oblique and walk the Champselysees. We will take the Metro and maybe a boat ride if the weather is ok. Also Tueillers Garden and the Louvre.

Au revoir,
Sam