Month: February 2026

Took the RER-B3 train back to CDG airport this morning as we say farewell to Paris. The trip went well, better than I expected since we spoke almost no French. I think it’s important to stretch yourself and go places that don’t speak your native language.

Back to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

Au revoir.

It’s our official anniversary today and we spent the morning oversleeping in bed. Felt great to not have to get up to meet some ticket schedule time.

Heading to see the Arc de Triomphe and walk a bit on the Champs-élysées.

The AdT (1836) was to honor those who fought in the French Revolution and Napoleonic wars. We climb stairs to the top but there was no rooftop view today.

We were able to walk on the Champs-Elysées with no cars because they were beginning to have a Chinese New Year celebration.

Beth and I have been here for 4 days now and we’ve only fallen down on the walkways once each. We don’t fall well anymore either but we’re fine.

For dinner we went to Restaurant Georgette in a St Germain neighborhood west of Luxembourg Gardens. Another good choice and they kindly gave us some champagne to celebrate our anniversary which is today.

At one point the server is taking my plate away that is completely empty of food and jokingly said “ oh this is a good plate, the chef is very sensitive”.

We never did make it to see the Eiffel Tower lit up at night. Maybe next time.