These models are definitely not eating crepes!

Views of the Eiffel Tower and the Sacre Coeur as seen from the Centre Pompidou

After sending Michele off to work today I set out for the Centre Pompidou, which is the Musee National D'Art Modern. I immediately went to the exhibit titled "elles@centrepompidou" that surveyed women artists throughout history. I have seen this type of exhibit before but was impressed with the depth and breathe of work that was covered.

As I was happily moving towards the next exhibit I noticed that there was a photoshoot taking place, so I quickly found a spot to hopefully have my first celebrity spotting here in Paris. Later over dinner when I was telling Michele that some of Paris' "top models" were at the museum I thought to myself, ...

these women (below)

are certainly not eating these crepes (below)


that Michele and I had for dinner!!!

By the way, does anyone know these super skinny models?

Cats, Dogs and Musicians

The first thing I did this morning was right on target with what all good Italian-Americans would do after being in Paris for 2 days- head to the market to get some fresh ravioli for dinner! Upon arriving to Marche Des Enfants Rouges I was taken by this sweet little cat napping amongst the produce I was looking to buy.


Then tonight, after eating our first home cooked meal of the trip (made by yours truly, Amanda), we headed out to what is supposed to be the best ice cream in Paris at Berthillon. Yet again, before we even accomplished this tiresome task, we paused to take in this dog lying in the middle of the street as it owners awaited a seat at this brassarie.


And finally, we come to the musicians who entertained us, and some others looking out their windows too, with jazz last night for about 2 hours.

Ahhh, Paris.

Rue Vieille de Temple

This is the view from the terrace of our apartment in Paris. I think this picture says it all but I will write a little more...

It is in the Marais on the cutest street full of boutiques, patisseries (there is one literally downstairs from us), boulangeries, and bistros! It is quite amazing. We believe we are in the best location possible!
Speaking of downstairs, these are the steps we have to climb to our apartment! Imagine us carrying four luggage up four flights of these on the first day- ridiculous!


Well, until next time. Aurevoir!