Paris, Saturday evening
Hello; a very short update on What People Look Like: those down quilted sweater-jackets on everyone aged three to eighty.
When the temperature dips below 57F/14C, Parisiennnes haul out down, thick woolens, over the knee boots and scarves big as bedsheets. Canadians find that weather almost mild enough for a t-shirt. I met Huguette at the Grand Palais for the "50 Years of Mexican Art" exhibit. I wore a light padded jacket over a midweight t-shirt; she wore a below-the-knee wool skirt, heavy tights, a down vest under a wool coat, gloves, and a wool felt fedora.
This woman reading in the Jardin du Luxembourg was a compromise, and I liked her red accessories:
At home in a comfortable apartment, we eat as many French oysters as Le Duc will shuck... if you like them too, you'll now how good these are:
In a week we'll fly home to snowflakes in the air, but for now, the winding streets invite more steps and enchantments. But home is best, isn't it?
See you soon.
When the temperature dips below 57F/14C, Parisiennnes haul out down, thick woolens, over the knee boots and scarves big as bedsheets. Canadians find that weather almost mild enough for a t-shirt. I met Huguette at the Grand Palais for the "50 Years of Mexican Art" exhibit. I wore a light padded jacket over a midweight t-shirt; she wore a below-the-knee wool skirt, heavy tights, a down vest under a wool coat, gloves, and a wool felt fedora.
This woman reading in the Jardin du Luxembourg was a compromise, and I liked her red accessories:
At home in a comfortable apartment, we eat as many French oysters as Le Duc will shuck... if you like them too, you'll now how good these are:
In a week we'll fly home to snowflakes in the air, but for now, the winding streets invite more steps and enchantments. But home is best, isn't it?
See you soon.
Comments
I do recognise the quality and beauty of those oysters, though I must confess (inner plouc?) that I don't like raw oysters. I love them poached a bit, and have no problem whatsoever with sashimi or ceviche. It is a texture problem; I can't stand slimy things.
Yes, Paris is also a lovely place to "eat in". Have a wonderful stay!
Also noticing the ubiquity of the down -- and although the days are still climbing to high teens, even squeaking just above 20 here, folks are already bundling.
Always a delight to see, taste, hear through your writing. xo, f
I do love a raw oyster especially when it is served with a mignonette sauce...pure bliss and even tastier when eaten in Paris!
Have a glorious time...
hugs,
Janice
Your time is Paris sounds delightful. Hope it isn't too chilly upon your return home.