5 Things

12ème

1) Paris corner café


Domino (a.k.a. The Diva) has found a new favorite sleeping spot. On the table in our garden.

2) Zen cat


Paris Views

3) Signs


Les Vaches

4) Spotted while driving into town


Paris

5) Extra chairs




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