Godzilla Takes on Paris
Real Parisians
Feeling like locals tonight. Went to an Edith Piaf retrospective at 19:00, then dinner at 22:30. The show was at Essaion Theater, literally a cave, seating just 50 people. Caroline Nin performed the one woman show, all in French. We had reviewed Piaf’s biography before the show so I was able to follow along fairly well. Good music at a unique venue.
Gardiner Opera House – Paris
Versailles – Paris
Over-the-top opulence and very touristic. The 7 Euro extra for a tour of the private quarters was well worth the cost to avoid waiting in line to get in, and to access sights way from the mobs of tourists.
Cooking Class – Paris
We both took a technical cooking class and learned how to de-bone a chicken. Bill was able to remove the wish bone whole, while most of us ended up breaking it. We also prepared traditional French onion soup, and made caramel sauce. Our class of 7 all ate together and shared our travel adventures. 
Latin Quarter – Paris
Paris Food
I am known for taking lots of food pictures when I travel and Paris is certainly a Foodies delight. I am trying to control that tendency but I can’t resist posting a few random food related pictures that don’t fit other posts…..
Tacos – Paris
Busy little order window just down the street from our apartment. Seven euro for three tacos, one each pork (+potato), chicken and beef. The proprietor laughed when Bill said “gracias.”
Meringues: Aux Merveilleux de Fred – Paris
Little airy bites of unbelievable deliciousness! Appear to be meringue discs topped with various flavored pastry creams and covered with different toppings. So good we made a second visit to the shop
Search for Ice Cream – Paris
A google search for the #1 and #2 ice cream purveyors in Paris found us by the Seine. First up was Berthillon. There was an extremely long list of flavors available, and I may have to force myself to go back and try some more. I selected coffee as my standby favorite for comparison, and then tried cassis and rhubarb. They were all good, but wow, the rhubarb was fantastic:
Next we went into the Marias area to Pozzetto for Italian gelato. Had to cut back to just two flavors: chocolate chip and coconut. Again, wonderful flavors. Maybe this place is best for conventional flavors but Berthillon wins for the unusual.