I’ve seen the vendors selling padlocks on the bridges but didn’t realize that the bouquinistes are selling them now. That’s business with a capital “B”! I only hope that they don’t replace their used books with a complete line of horrendous locks.
Enjoy your time in Paris. I hope that the workman have taken some time off and that all is quiet at your apartment!
Fraussie
December 26th, 2012 at 9:27 pm
I was actually very pleased to hear the workmen today because the scaffoldilng is scheduled to move over to the next balcony tomorrow. I’m keeping my fingers crossed.
vivienne jocumsen
December 27th, 2012 at 6:54 am
Christmas in Vienna has an appealing ‘ring’ about it and I’m thinking that one day I will do it as well as visit Paris ….. of course!
Here we are sweltering in the tropics and although I don’t like very cold weather, I would love to do a cold Christmas and all the trappings again one year … in the not too distant future!
Thanks for the views of Paris at Christmas.
Fraussie
December 27th, 2012 at 8:05 am
It’s difficult to know the best place to spend a white Christmas. The villages in Germany are much prettier than Vienna, so maybe they would be a better choice.
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Thanks for sharing the Paris lights, that tree looks massive! Wishing you both all the best for the new year 🙂 love Jill
Wonderful photos, I can’t wait to visit Paris.
Thank you Gigi and Lyn. And a very happy New Year to you both as well.
I’ve seen the vendors selling padlocks on the bridges but didn’t realize that the bouquinistes are selling them now. That’s business with a capital “B”! I only hope that they don’t replace their used books with a complete line of horrendous locks.
Enjoy your time in Paris. I hope that the workman have taken some time off and that all is quiet at your apartment!
I was actually very pleased to hear the workmen today because the scaffoldilng is scheduled to move over to the next balcony tomorrow. I’m keeping my fingers crossed.
Christmas in Vienna has an appealing ‘ring’ about it and I’m thinking that one day I will do it as well as visit Paris ….. of course!
Here we are sweltering in the tropics and although I don’t like very cold weather, I would love to do a cold Christmas and all the trappings again one year … in the not too distant future!
Thanks for the views of Paris at Christmas.
It’s difficult to know the best place to spend a white Christmas. The villages in Germany are much prettier than Vienna, so maybe they would be a better choice.
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