A Day in PortoUp, Up and Up the Stairs The weatherman was right. It is on and off raining but John and I are dressed for it. John gave me a choice of doing the steps up to the old city or the funicular. Shockingly, I choose the steps. It is quite the work out.Near the bottom of the stairs, there is a large area of wisteria hanging off the …
Off to PortugalA Change in PlansThe weather today in Oakville has been crummy; snow, ice, rain… and I am supposed to be flying to Porto, Portugal to meet John.John has been in Yorkshire, England for the past three days. I couldn’t go with him due to a few medical appointments…but tomorrow John and I are meeting in Porto.The plan was that my son, Cameron, was going to drive me …
Last Day in ParisBreakfast of Champions My stomach feels funny when I wake up. I am not used to eating much meat and that was a huge portion of steak tartare that I consumed last night. Oh well, live and learn.Zoe comes to our apartment at 9am and we have a Parisian breakfast of champions; fresh pain au chocolat, baguette, cheeses, pate and champagne.Coffee at Place de l’EstapadeFully nourished, we …
Following in the Steps of Emily in Paris….and MoreMorning Market It’s overcast and a little drizzly this morning but I don’t care. Today we are doing many of the Emily in Paris and Left Bank sites. We are conveniently staying in the 5th Arrondissement which is where a lot of Emily in Paris was shot. Coincidence? I think not.I’m putting on my most comfortable walking shoes and my umbrella and …
