I
knew that window shopping on Champs ~ Elysees was something we would do while
in Paris, but what I didn’t know was that I would be climbing the Arc de
Triomphe again. Since Carmina had never been to the top, we did it. We were in
agreement that we didn’t have to climb the steps all the way to the top but
only the few steps to the elevator. What an amazing view of the Eiffel Tower
from way up there. It was windy and cool but well worth going up, even a second
time for me. Afterwards we ate at Leon de Bruxelles, right there on Champs~
Elysees, Carmina had clams and escargot, I had the salmon.
We
went to a play one evening in Dublin at the lovely Olympia Theater and
had a wonderful meal at Jules right next door to the theater. I had the
French Dipped Lamb sandwich. Carmina had Pork Bellies and Calamari. We’ve had
some great meals since we’ve been here.
Jules is an awesome restaurant and wine
bar. There are two floors, the first has just a few tables for two, four and
six people, very cozy. The upstairs has tables for larger parties. The food was
delicious, the service impeccable and the wine and dessert ~ Ooh La La as the
French say, chocolate brownie and ice cream.
It was a great way to start a
night at the theater. We saw "Once" a musical about a young musician
trying to make it on the streets of Dublin. It was lots of fun. Don't miss Jules or a play at the Olympia!
We spent another day
in Howth while in Dublin this time we got to see and watch the
fisherman getting their nets and boats ready to go out. It was pouring rain, but so much fun to see
how the folks in the fishing village spend their day. I always thought it
would be fun to work down at the wharf. To be there when they came back in with all the fish. To be able to jump onto the boat and throw all the fish into the truck.
.
No comments:
Post a Comment