It was a long ride down here. Our GPS kept losing a signal and we found ourselves heading toward Paris in the morning. Not good. Sometimes the good ol' map days seem so much better. We arrived in the early evening and found most of the shops closed but the restaurants were bustling!
We haven't talked about the food much but the duck has been very tasty. Amanda- we found a bakery around the corner today serving....pain au chocolat!! Mmmm! The kids have mostly been playing it safe but the ordering has been an interesting experience. We have a cheat sheet but it hasn't been too helpful. Sometimes the order is a pleasant surprise and thankfully nothing has been too intimidating. Mike- we've been hunting around for cassoulet. Nothing. Suggestions? Maybe in Paris. Not sure it could top yours! The hard cider seems to be very popular so I have been trying many varieties of that. Today the restaurant we went to did not have it but suggested beer with a fruit syrup in it. I chose peach. Surprisingly good.
Our apartment is located on the third floor. That is our street in the above photo. Our arrival was a bit stressful as I tried to navigate John through these narrow one lane alleys. That's when the GPS really is of no value. We ended up circling around and around listening to worthless directions! The famous Cours Mirabeau is very close with many shops and restaurants. It is a great place to people watch. Americans are easy to spot with the bright colors. And nowhere yet in either the UK or France have I seen one female in capris! Definitely an American give away. Adelaide noted the lack of children but I think they may be just coming to the summer break.
It's quite warm but not the terrible heat wave London and Paris were supposed to get.
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