Started out at the Dior exhibit at Arts & Decoratifs - really spectacular, beautiful clothes and they are displayed perfectly. Walked around the area and stopped at Saint Merry church and went to Pompidou center. Went to the top for the views but it was pouring so you couldn't see too far away. Stopped for a very light lunch of cheese and salad and a beer. Went to dinner at Chez Monsieur, delightful old bistro. Started with escargot and Leas had Iberian ham. I had veal stew which was really good and Leas had the sole menieure which she said was delicious. Finished with coffee gourmand which included pistachio creme brulee, strawberries with poached pears, a fruit square, a cookie and sage ice cream. A really delightful dinner. Put in a load of laundry before we left so it would be done by the time we got home.
Started at Roger la Grenouille for lunch - cute spot with lots of character and friendly owner. Both of us started with the mushroom veloute, which was perfect - silky and creamy with great flavor. Then I had the fried frog legs with 3 sauces, which were very good. It was almost like tempura, very light and super crunchy. One of the sauces was a red wine with a hint of barbecue and it was really good; both the bearnaise and mustard were a little too rich. Leas had a pork steak in a wine reduction. Very nice lunch! Then we went to the Delacroix & Rodin museums, as I hadn't seen the Rodin since they redid the house. Very nice, but the security measures are so stepped up everywhere with fences and tents etc that it detracts a little from the venue. On the way home we picked up salami, cheese and a baguette (already had wine, of course) for a dinner at home. Weather continues to be rain on and off, clouds and sun, wind and chill, but who cares - it's Paris.
Still can't add my pictures.
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