Hot Hot Hot

here in Paris......

Jarle has been away since Friday, he is driving home the mini with our friend Mark for company/co driver.

So we have been throwing more stuff away and trying to get ready for the move.  Oh, and last night Mia and I went to see the Hannah Montana movie.  It was actually quite good.

Still to do, dentist, hairdresser, chiropracter, repair bike, repair sunglasses, pack, pack pack...

Counting down the days.....

(Just a typical French cafe in Montmartre, Paris.  On the street named Gabrielle.)

Time is flying by far too fast for my liking.

Last Friday Jarle and I went out for a lovely meal with Jonas and Lotta to the Maison Blanche. We had a table by the window with a fantastic view, good food and great company.

On Sunday we went to Le Village (for the last time.....) with mum and dad.  Again we had a lovely meal, thanks mum and dad.

So on Monday, Mia and I drove my parents to the airport and said goodbye.  Then on Monday afternoon Mia went to Pheobe's house to sleepover.  She had lots of fun and it was hard to say goodbye the next day.  Maybe we will see them again this year if we plan a trip to Paris.  (We haven't left yet and I'm planning on coming back!!)

Tuesday was the longest day of the year and we enjoyed dinner in the garden with Lotta and Wilhelm and Vida.  Purdie the scottie joined us too, and was fed rather a lot of sausage......

Last day of school & Ben's Graduation from Middle School

We are all sad to be leaving ASP.  I even took pictures of the car park (how sad am I?)

JC - Do you recognise the sculpture?

Sunny Paris

We had a lovely day today in Paris.  Montmartre is touristy but it is very quaint and cute.  The church of Sacre Coeur looks beautiful against the blue sky.  Artists square was crowded but we enjoyed a pasta lunch in the middle of the square in the shade of the trees.  

Oh, I'm going to miss Paris......

Mia's Party

Saturday was a lovely sunny day and Mia had an early celebration of her birthday with three of her friends. We took them to the Jardin D'Acclimatation which is a park with fairground rides and a farm. We had a picnic lunch too. The cup cakes are fish, by the way....

Pizza party and games for 2nd Grade

Busy weekend and China Town

Quite a busy time at the weekend! Mia had a birthday party after school on Friday. Then on Saturday Mia had another birthday party for two more of her friends from school. In the evening we went to Joan's for dinner. The Nilssons were also there and it was a lovely evening. Very tasty vegetarian lasagna! Must ask Joan for the recipe.

On Sunday afternoon we joined the other Scandinavian families from school at Lena's house in Saint Germain en Laye for a picnic. Unfortunately it rained so we had our picnic inside. Super afternoon.

On Monday, Lotta and I took the train to China Town (it is a looooong way to the 13th). It rained and some places were closed. We were a bit disappointed not to find cute streets full of life but we did enjoy shopping in a Chinese supermarket, cheap and interesting things (see picture). We had noodles for lunch. Thanks Lotta for helping me to tick things off on my list.

Tour Montparnasse

Lotta and Joan treated me to a lovely high altitude lunch today! We took the ear popping lift up 56 floors to the restaurant at the top of the tower.

Thank you girls!

Flea Market - Marche aux Puces

Finally, I have visited the famous flea market!  It is huge, actually made up of several different markets in the area just outside of Paris city limits, in the town of Saint Ouen.  Everything from very expensive  antiques to 1970's furniture.  We were quite taken with a chest/box from Mongolia but decided instead to buy a wine thingy (I don't know what to call it....).

I would like to go back some time before we leave for another look around.......Lotta are you interested?