Here are a few of Sylvie plus a couple of others.

And now Nathalie

Intermission

I have started clipping stills from my grainy home movies. First are these of William. Others will follow.

I will remove the last one if William objects to its inclusion but it is a precious moment.

More of our Paris Trip

We visited the locks at Bougival. I have video of the locks operating but can't figure how to post them, so...maybe later.

 

Shades in the shade

You're not a tourist if you're French!

The weather was wonderful when we were there.

The old chateau at St Germain en Laye where Louis XIV was born (also where sauce béarnaise was invented to honor Henri IV) .

 

This is the gate to the private riding area of French royalty.

The view from the riding area.

Read the sign

This famous painting was done on the balcony in the photo below.

We did not eat there.

Our host, Jackie, pointing out a significant mural.

Rosie finds it interesting.

Ahhh! It's the Maison Fournaise.

Mom & Pop