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Boxes are unpacked and everything (for the most part) is finally arranged and in its place. Even though we don't have a lot of stuff, finding the space for it all after moving from a small, 3 bedroom cottage to a half-its-size, 1 bedroom apartment is kind of like playing a giant, 3-D game of Tetris. It's been interesting, to say the least. But we're finally here! In Paris! We rented this apartment with a huge balcony where we can watch the most gorgeous sunrises and sunsets. We're getting to know the neighborhood, and for the moment, it kind of feels like we're on vacation. I definitely can't complain.

Just a few things to share... First, we would appreciate your help. We're moving next month with a chihuahua who will celebrate his 15th birthday in January, so we would love any recommendations from our Paris friends for a good dog vet, especially one located in or close to the 15ème arrondissement. Merci in advance, from Tico and from us! Secondly, I was on the radio! Last July I had the pleasure of meeting Poppy Tooker, the brilliant woman who produces the Louisiana Eats! show on NPR in New Orleans. She was visiting Paris with my friend, Peter Patout , and I had planned to show the two of them around some of the great places to eat in the Marais. We were to meet on what turned out to be one of the hottest summer days that Paris had ever experienced, and when I showed up to collect them, all sweaty and disheveled, Poppy took one look at me and asked if I wanted a cocktail. Made with lots and lots of ice. Right then and there I knew that this woman was a kindred spirit. She went...

As my husband said the other day, " here we go again, off on another adventure." It's a big one this time. We're moving to Paris. Enfin bref , we're moving on and leaving Normandy. Which is incredibly bittersweet. As much as we're excited to head to the city, our hearts are still heavy. Normandy is such a gorgeous, friendly place, and we love our little house here, so we are truly sad to be leaving. But after commuting to Paris for the last year and a half, relying on the kindness of friends who let me crash on their couches or in a spare room for a night or two, then staying at a friend's place for several months last autumn and finally renting a room in a shared apartment last winter, I am over it . Actually, we're both over it. Being away from home - away from my husband, our  dog  and our  cat  - has proven to be more difficult than I ever imagined. And let me tell you, having roommates at my age is kind of weird. I am so happy that it's fi...

Could it be true? Have we finally found our own little home* in Paris? And one with a pretty spectacular view, I might add. Fingers crossed! *No, that isn't the building, though isn't it beautiful?

1) Climbing stairs in the 18ème 2) Door love 3) Trés sucré! 4) Mid afternoon at a Parisian café 5) Normandy chèvre

Get up early, head to la boulangerie for a croissant or a brioche, and go wander . You'll beat the heat, you'll beat the crowds, and you'll feel like you have Paris all to yourself. It's as simple as that.

Clams and sea snails and delicious, tender  salicornes . Sign for the locally made fish soup. I love his face! Low tide. It's étrille season, a tiny local crab that tastes like lobster. They were busy filling bag after bag with the live crabs for customers. Port-en-Bessin is famous for its scallops , and there is evidence of that everywhere. Local oysters from Asnelles-sur-Mer .