another week in Paris

This is week three in Paris - and we are finally getting around to setting up a blog. 
Thus far we have;
a. biked in Alsace for eight days - incredible, even in the rain...and there was lots of that.  We will do this type of trip again.... the trip ranged from 50-70 km a day - note the vines in the background and the incredible villages in the foreground.  Every 2-3 km we came across another village full of history and colour.

b. moved into a flat in Paris - fifth floor, 40 m sq, no lift - but we love it- we are 5-10 minutes from the Tour Eiffel, 25 from the Arc de Triomphe, 10 from the OECD....it doesn't get any better.

not a bad view from the end of the street

72 steps up - and down - every time we step out the door

Friends in Paris

c. rented a car ( and were upgraded to something we will never own) and, yes, drove in Paris...well, out of Paris and into the Loire Valley - looking for real estate and wine - found both - though the castles were a bit more than we were wanting for future reno projects.  Technically, several of us drove out - Joan and Brian arguing over the maps, Richard attempting to make sense of their 'discussion', and Lyn enjoying the ride...  Paris is full of one way streets that all lead to hubs....and never the right ones.
d. have had friends from Saskatoon here for a week(see driving above)- did some great sightseeing and walked the entire city
e. got some work done, and are now finally feeling 'at home'.  
We will try to do a weekly post -

looking for a river front reno project