Friday, November 27, 2009

OY VAY!

You haven't really visited Paris if you haven't taken a sojourn through its wonderful nooks and crannies. Rue de Rosiers is one of those spots. Embedded in the heart of the 4th arrondissement, or Le Marais, this little piece of Israel is a must see.

Thursday, November 12, 2009

C'est La Vie

When I first arrived in France, I queued up at the supermarché where the line was growing exponentially by the micro-second. The one and only cashier called for backup. The new cashier, who was supposedly coming to our rescue, ambled to her post as though she were on a Sunday stroll

Tuesday, November 10, 2009

Armistice Day

November 11th marks another French holiday on the calendar. This time it's Armistice Day, or Armistice de la Première Guerre Mondiale, which signifies a more solemn occasion. Those who were killed or injured during the first World War as well as those from other wars are honored on this