Wednesday, June 2, 2010

Remembrances of things past

I'm again home after two weeks in Paris. This is a short remembrance of the places and things around the fifth floor apartment at 276 Rue de Honore before I go to bed. This is a view from the balcony outside the apartment showing the narrow streets and some of the bustle that was typical.


A picture inside the tiny elevator that often got us to the fifth floor. We had a lot of fun trying to get a good photo of the three elevator riders. The sign on the wall limited the load to three people and 225 kilos. Without the mirror on the back wall the photos wouldn't have been possible.


The five stories of steps. Something over a hundred steps to the top. BB counted them (of course) and she probably remembers the exact count. Photo down the banister reveals Gino's arm and my shoes.


And, nothing says Paris like a good chocolate eclair. Repeat and enjoy.


I sleep in my own bed tonight.

2 comments:

Retired Professor said...

Welcome back to this continent.

BDE said...

103 steps (including the ones inside the apartment door up to the first level).
Thanks for the memories.