Sunday, December 22, 2019

The Grand Mosque of Paris


The Grand Mosque of Paris with its remarkable architecture and lush gardens feels like a hidden gem in this already colorful city.



















A glimpse of the changing fall colors.




The exterior of the men’s prayer room. 


The outdoor garden was a haven for sleepy pigeons.



The Grand Mosque of Paris also had an adjacent restaurant.


I got the best mint tea I have ever had in my life. 




Friday, December 20, 2019

Breakfast Around The Bastille


 A little tea with a view to start the day.


My market pomegranate.


Mom trying to make up her mind. 


I got this chocolate stuffed and sugar coated little donut hole as well as a chocolate croissant. It was a very chocolaty breakfast. 




A vibrant flower shop.


A copper lamp in a shop’s window display. 


A row of shops built into the structure of a bridge. 


An adorable little book store. 



The Place de la Bastille. 




A quick stop for a cappuccino. 


Tuesday, December 17, 2019

Boat Tour Along The Seine






The steps where we had our picnic a few days earlier. 


Norte-Dame in the distance. 






Our boat ramp had a sculpture of a T-Rex skeleton. 


Back at our Airbnb enjoying a bottle of wine we purchased at one of the local shops. Merlot is my favorite and I couldn’t resist the adorable hedgehog logo.