An atrocious period of absence from The Blog. I think I went into hibernation.. . but its spring in Paris! All those rumours are true.. garden beds blooming, locals smiling, rich green parks and shimmering blue skies. Cafes starting to spill out onto the pavements..etc etc. Dont be envious, its still the domestic version of Paris that holds my attention: but yesterday Madame in the local Boulangerie greeted me like an old friend.. we must be settling!

Farewell to San Francisco in February; Oyster Point and a torrential downpour at the Zoo. Back to Paris in March, a final winter chill.