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Written by Jeffrey Cleary
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 I have had so many Americans tell me how the French don't like Americans. My experience has been nothing but lovely.
Everyone has been so courteous and kind; I hear alot of French mentioning Obama. But mostly, everyone speaks english. I have been learning more and more french, specifically the greetings and pleasantries we in America seem to have forgotten. The service has been outstanding: Every meal has been extraordinary. Here is a tip on seeing the Eiffel Tower : The line to go to the top is usually several hours, however, if you dine at one of the restaurants, you can skip the long line and go to the top after your meal. We dined at the Jules Verne and it was fantastic. I have never had such fantastic veal in my life. The staff was extremely friendly and we never felt anything but welcome. Window tables for Jules Verne are booked 3-4 months in advance. We lucked out as there was a last-minute lunch cancellation. A prix-fix lunch will run you 85 Euros per person, dinner is 150 Euros per person. Our lunch was worth every penny. Today begins our second full day in Paris. Our plans for the day include going to the Musee du Louvre and Sacre Coeur. I will continue to post updates, videos, and photos as I can find internet access. My mini laptop is so small and light, I take it with me everywhere. |
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Written by Jeffrey Cleary
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 It was a fantastic evening in Paris. Our original plans were to meet a friend of Jeff's for dinner and drinks, however the friend had mistakenly made plans with us on the same night he had Opera tickets, so we wound up being on our own without dinner reservations on a Saturday night.
So, we made the best of it. We found a very charming restaurant, Le Gai Moulin in the Marais, where we found ourselves seated next to an American from Austin Texas and his friend from Holland. "Bonjour Edgar and Richard, I know you're reading this!" The four of us proceeded to head out on the town together. We hit three Paris clubs before we settled into one in the Marais. Yes, it snowed briefly as well. It was a late night, back to the hotel around 6:00am, which seems to be the regular time everyone stays out until. Many of the Paris clubs are open until 7:00 AM. So, we ran into another American in Paris and painted the town together. Shortly before heading out on the town:
Liquored UP in Paris
After an all-nighter, we head back to the hotel.
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Written by Jeffrey Cleary
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This video showcases Christophe Moulin, the owner of the delightful little restaurant, Le Gai Moulin. If you know me, you can see how I was drawn to his magnetic personality.
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