I Finally Made it to Paris

Getting to Paris was effortless and mundane. Bus to the Avignon TGV station and a 2 1/2 hour train ride to Paris. Got my 3 day subway pass and here I am at 3 Rue Scipion in the Latin Quarter. My home away from home.
What I have not mentioned that I have been suffering from a little infection. Since fever had set in I decided I needed to do something, so I wen tot a pharmacie and asked for an antibiotic- no go. I needed to see a doctor. I went to see Dr. Valmalle. His office is on the 5th floor with no elevator. I went in and there were 6 people just sitting in chairs. When I entered everyone in unision said, "Bonjour". I greeted them and then asked if anyone spoke english. Thank God there was a woman who spoke perfect english. She said some people like herself had appointments and some were waiting for a different doctor. Dr. Valmalle is taking appointments until 5. Whoever is left will be who you will be waiting with. As it turned out, I was the first 'walk in".
He was ok. He was through and determined I had the infection but was in otherwise perfect health. He wrote my prescription and charged me 25 Euros and walked me to the door. I thought he was a pretty good doctor. I certainly felt better.
Now where else does a good Catholic boy go in Paris, right to Notre Dame. I must have 100 pictures and now I have 100 more. It was great. On the plaza, there was a woman playing violin and out behind was a group of students who put together a jazz band. The plaza was just bustling with people- families, kids, students, seniors from almost everywhere. It was so exciting.
Leaving the plaza and heading towards the Seine river, I bought a ticket tot he 8:30 river cruise. It was just starting to get dark and Paris was all lit up. There was a gentle breeze blowing and it was about 70 degrees. It was beautiful.
And now I am calling it a night. Talk to you all tomorrow.

Paris Scenes

 Charlemagne has a bird problem

It doesn't get better than this!