Monthly Archives: February 2011

BONNE SAINT VALENTIN IN PARIS

Posted on 02/14/2011 by sincerelyelaine

Happy St. Valentine’s Day to you all!  Today being February 14th, I would be certainly remiss if I did not recognize this special day celebrating love and romance. I guess if you could be anywhere in the world for Valentine’s … Continue reading →

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HOTEL & CASINO LUCIEN BARRIERE

Posted on 02/11/2011 by sincerelyelaine

We just had to go. Our friends wanted to go too. We arranged for a car to take us to the casino last night. It was just a 30 minute drive out of Paris, however, there was so much traffic … Continue reading →

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DINNER IN TONIGHT

Posted on 02/10/2011 by sincerelyelaine

We planned on having dinner in tonight and invited our friends over who are here from New York. We went to Le Grand Epicerie de Paris which is attached to Le Bon Marche department store.  It is not a typical … Continue reading →

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IN THE MIDDLE OF A PROTEST IN PARIS

Posted on 02/09/2011 by sincerelyelaine

I’ve been thrown out of a cab before, that was in Rome.  The driver was about three blocks from my destination, when he got so frustrated by the crowds of people and traffic, that he started to shout in Italian. … Continue reading →

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LES INVALIDES, NAPOLEON’S TOMB

Posted on 02/08/2011 by sincerelyelaine

The first picture is of Al & Jodi, our friends that rented their own apartment in Paris too.   We asked someone to take a picture of the four of us outside Les Invalides. It was such a nice day … Continue reading →

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WE RENTED AN APARTMENT IN PARIS

Posted on 02/04/2011 by sincerelyelaine

Picture me smiling from ear to ear.  Yes, that is the Eiffel Tower just outside the windows, which twinkles on the hour.  It’s certainly a constant reminder that you’re in Paris each and every time you glance out a window. … Continue reading →

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DIFFERENCE IN PHOTOS

Posted on 02/03/2011 by sincerelyelaine

My family has this little matter that they always kid me about.  Okay, it’s an inside joke actually.  They make fun of the fact that in a photo if someone’s eyes are closed, but if I myself look good in that … Continue reading →

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SUNDAYS IN PARIS

Posted on 02/01/2011 by sincerelyelaine

Sundays are a favorite of mine when in Paris.  We attended Mass at Notre Dame, which is completely amazing each and every time.  The organist at the end of mass plays for such a long time.  The bells toll outside … Continue reading →

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