I decided this week that I wanted to go to church -- and I wanted to try and find a place that was in English. It's part of my weekly rhythm at home and I wanted some "normal." I found the most wonderful place in St. Michael's Paris (https://www.saintmichaelsparis.org/). It was super cool to be with people from all around the world. I really enjoyed myself.
For lunch, I checked out a "Frog Pub." There are a series of these places around Paris and I think they are probably really popular during the evening (and sporting events). It was super quiet at lunch time...so I took advantage of that and asked the waitress for her favorite appetizer (corn balls -- kind of like non-spicy falafel with corn in them) and her favorite sweet waffle (one with whipped cream and smashed up M and Ms). She didn't lead me wrong ...it was a fabulous lunch!
I meandered my way to the Rodin Museum and I saw it...yep...the "Thinker." Live and in-person! And many other interesting works. One thing I really appreciated about the Rodin Museum was that it had helpful descriptions in multiple languages by each statue. I also liked the paintings -- one that was by Edward Munch that depicted the Thinker and another that was by Rodin himself. I also have to give a shout out to the museum staff -- my ticket wouldn't open in my app and I was ready to just buy another one -- but, the nice guy at the door tried to help me and then said since it was just one ticket and I had the email to go on. Kindness wins.
I wanted to try the movie theater experience again -- this time with a bigger theater and a movie in English. I saw the latest Indiana Jones movie with French subtitles. And the air conditioning worked. And they had multiple bathroom stalls that were free. I'd call it a win all the way around.
Stay tuned this week for more guest speaker, museums, and even tea at the Ritz! :)
Until tomorrow....
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