Today we did several errands and visits which we will tell you about.
First, we went to check out an apartment that friends would like to rent, but they wanted us to verify that it would be suitable for their large family. We had an 11:45 appointment with the rental agent. The apartment is only about a twenty minute walk from here so it was no problem. The apartment was on the second floor with an elevator, so that was a good start since the stairs were circular and a bit steep. The apartment itself was as pictured on the internet. It was recently remodeled with a good kitchen area, comfortable beds, nicely furnished, and with two baths (two bedrooms) both with showers. As is true in most places in Paris, the rooms were rather small, but unless you want to pay big bucks, that is what you get. We reported to our friends that this would be good for the family.
Later in the afternoon, we met an old friend for coffee at the Café du Départ at the place St. Michel. We have known Cherie for years ever since we attended yearly meetings of an organization called National Association of District Supervisors of Foreign Languages. She is from Minnesota and has been retired now for 6 years. She spends a lot of time in Europe, especially France since she taught French for years. She also had just spent several weeks in Roumania where she had studied years ago and still had friends there. We had a nice visit for an hour and a half, reminising about our experiences and travels.
We ate this evening. Alexandria made an excellent mushroom and cheese omelette which we polished off with a glass of red wine. It was followed by a green salad, and a panna cotta.
Thus a busy day ended.
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