Dispatches from July 27

6 AM: I awake to snarls of thunder and rainswept trees battering my windows. 9 AM: Luckily, the rain has subsided as Dad and I navigate the metro to Montparnasse. We plan to catch a train to the Loire Valley. But the storm knocked debris onto the tracks, and all the trains are running hours … Continue reading Dispatches from July 27

Whoever does not visit Paris regularly will never really be elegant. (Honoré de Balzac)

Dispatches from July 22 NOON:  Dad and I are looking for a good brunch spot when the skies can’t hold it anymore. We dive into the closest cafe with a roof, which turns out to be a total gem. Just look at this magret du canard (duck breast) with rich pepper cream sauce and green … Continue reading Whoever does not visit Paris regularly will never really be elegant. (Honoré de Balzac)