The day started with a trip to the boulangerie for a loaf of bread, actually it’s more like a stick of bread. The easiest way to find a boulangerie is to look for the queue out the door. Luckily, I was there early so there were only a couple of people ahead of me.
After breakfast we walked out of Montmartre into the adjacent district and visited the Palais Garnier, also known as the Opera Garnier. On our way we saw some interesting things.
The Opera Garnier is another 19th century building built primarily for opera and ballet.
It was crazy crowded inside so getting pics without a million people was virtually impossible but here are some of the ones I took.
We were able to see the inside of the theater but it was way too dark for pictures. I’ve been past the building many times in previous visits to Paris but the was the first time I’d gone inside. It was really worth the visit, absolutely beautiful.
Then we headed to the Tuileries Garden to eat our lunch. On our way we passed the famous Place Vendome.
After lunch we headed home as I had a 3pm hair appointment. I was 3 weeks overdue and the hair desperately needed help. As we walked through the large green door to our courtyard, Peter lost his balance and hit the ground….again.
I was holding the door and saw him start to fall but couldn’t grab him fast enough. There were a couple of residents in the courtyard who came to help him get back on his feet. For those keeping score, this is 3rd fall total and 2 in the last 3 days. So far we’ve dodged 3 bullets but can’t count on that happening forever. We met a woman at the Opera House who fell down a few stairs and severely broke her ankle, requiring surgery and 3 days in a Paris hospital. That pretty much ended their vacation.
With that in mind we decided to upgrade his cane to a walker. There’s a pharmacy on the next block and they were able to order one to be delivered tomorrow. The hope is that the walker will give him a little more stability than the cane. Fingers crossed.
Great pictures of Paris. I did not notice any flowers in Tuileries Garden. Is there only greenery? Oh, the pastries! Fingers crossed for Peter no more mishap!
Unfortunately we didn’t get any further than one of the gates of the garden. The stairs into the garden didn’t have a rail for Peter to hold on to and the place is gigantic and he was too tired to walk to far. But it was still very nice. Yes the pastries were delicious and we’re hoping the walker helps him stay on his feet.
Thank you for the photos of pastries I requested! They look too pretty to eat……but I am sure you managed.
I’m sorry to hear that Peter had another fall, but grateful no injuries. Glad he agreed to use a walker as the cane doesn’t appear to be enough.
Stay safe and carry on…….
Yeah, I managed to choke one down. I thought about you with every bite. I had asked him about a walker before and he said no. I think he scared himself with these last couple. The first one was a trip but these were losing balance. It’s either that or buy a gigantic roll of bubble wrap and cover him head to toe. Holding my breath until 4pm tomorrow when I can pick it up from the pharmacy.
Yea. I am back with you. Enjoying it. Terry
Happy to have you. Glad you’re enjoying it.
Where all are you going in this trip? Hope Peter is ok?
We spent 8 weeks in the UK and now we’re in France for 5 weeks. Then it’s off to the Netherlands and Belgium for 17 days, 8 days in Israel, 8 days in Greece and 4 in Istanbul before heading home on 2 Dec. We’re making up for the last 2 years of no travel all at one time. Hope you are both well. Thanks for following our travels.
Awesome. Thanks for the update and be safe.
Thanks. Hope all is well with you both.
Bonjour to you and Peter. Les and I just got back to the ranch from French Polynesia. Lots of French all around us. I’m still envious because our 5 werks in France in Aug 2020 was canceled due to Covid. The pictures you include are wonderful. Perhaps 2023 for us.
We are having an a very relaxing time in Paris. Since we don’t need to do all the big tourist stuff we’re away from most of the crowds, sitting in outdoor cafes and just loving being in Paris. It was great fun to see Joe and Janet Schreiber from the ranch yesterday. Glad you had a great time on your trip and that you made it home safely.