Lazing, Shopping, Carnavaleting
I was feeling the effects of all that rich food and decided to spend the morning mostly on my back, coaxing away the travel blues. Ira was feeling more chipper, so went out to do the shopping while I dozed on and off. We needed a baguette, of course, and water and other essentials. Ira bought me pear yogurt, which is about the best thing I've ever tasted.

Ann and Roberta came by after their trip to the Musee de la Chasse. They shared a light lunch of bread, and cucumber salad with us and told us how much they enjoyed this weird place. If you're coming to Paris, don't miss it.

Then we wandered the Marais on a shopping expedition. This is something Ira and I don't usually do, so it was definitely different. Roberta had a list of shops to browse, and I had the responsibility of finding things on Google Maps and getting us there. We went to the place where everything is made of recycled canvas, and a store with amazing silver walls and chic clothing. Ira found places to sit at most of the shops, so he wasn't oomplaining.

That last shop was directly opposite the Carnavalet, the museum of the history of Paris, and we always stop there to visit Sert's Salle de Bal, gorgeous scenes of the Queen of Sheba traveling en retinue to visit King Solomon. It's extraordinary, as you can dimly see from the pictures I've posted. Another must do in Paris. And while you're there, go out the door and see the Fouquet jewelry store, perhaps the best example of Art Nouveau decorating I've ever seen.

After that it was just a block and a half to the Place de Vosges, where we recharged with espresso and chocolate ice cream. Then, as usual, the womenfolk took a taxi home while Ira and i walked home.

Now, it's nap time and then another great restaurant for tonight.