Ah, sleeping in on Sunday.  We were in no rush to venture out because we know this will be our home for at least a year.  

Once out,  families surrounded us, little ones in strollers, big kids on scooters and roller skates navigating the sidewalks.  Pre-schoolers picking up large leaves scattered along the sidewalks holding them in their little chubby hands like bouquets.   We stumbled upon a beautiful outdoor market.  Amazing fruit, vegetables, cheese, meat, fish, bread, pastries and flowers.  It is truly a feast for the eyes.  We sat at an outdoor cafe for lunch, shoulder to shoulder with our neighbor, watching the world go by.  The sun came out to warm us as we ate.   

We wandered side streets today and embraced the quiet.  We spent much of our time in the 15th and 16th arrondissement.  (This is where we hope to live).  It truly has a neighborhood feel to it.   We were secretly proud to be mistaken for french over and over again.  

We ended our day running into Americans who just got engaged.  So natural to scream "Oh my gosh, congratulations" and hug the young woman.  Bosom buddies immediately.  I love "love" and gushed  about marriage and family.  She cried, she was so happy.  I cried.  Best of luck Heather and Brett.   How romantic to get engaged in Paris!  

Tomorrow will be very full as we will be looking at 8 apartments.  I will be taking many photos and post them for you.