Walk, Nap, Walk, Nap, Walk - Thursday, 18 October

This morning I took the train out to the airport to meet my sister Beth Ann and niece Lydia.  It's a very efficient means of getting back and forth, especially if you don't have too much luggage!  Although the train station is right inside the airport (between terminals 2E and 2F), it is a bit of a hike.  We then took the train into Gare du Nord and transferred to the Métro and took that to our stop at Étienne Marcel, then walked about 4 blocks to the apartment.  It was a little taxing for those dragging suitcases, so we relaxed a bit and one of us commenced napping!  Lydia and I went out to get some groceries and explore the 'hood a bit, then came back and relaxed some more.  In the early afternoon we went out for a nice lunch at Café du Centre on rue Montorgueil (a burger, a salade Niçoise, a confit de canard) and did a bit more exploring, then back to the apartment.  Supper was takeout from a local Italian deli.

Friday will be our "hit the landmarks" day.  First on the agenda: la Tour Eiffel!  Lydia has her new video camera all ready to go.