Paris wrap-up

Well, a lot of course happened in my last month in Paris, life got busier and I stopped writing. But here are some scattered images to give you a sketch of what was going down.

Way back before Matt arrived I went to get an extra key cut. This was the shop I chose to patronize. And would again if I only had reason. I had Matt come back with me later just to take pictures, none of which could really capture the depth of it. Just so many key parts and brick-a-brack.

After Matt arrived I was inspired to do more touristy things again, like go to the Rodin museum. Where we enjoyed watching live people as much as the sculptures:

While wiling away a few hours before dinner we meandered through the Christmas market on the Champs Elysees where we could peruse quintessential Frenchness condensed into stands displaying wares such as in this mountainous array of cheeses. The hot mulled wine hit just the spot though and we were surprised to find we were thoroughly enjoying ourselves amongst the usual kitsch.

Perhaps less evident but equally french to me, the Barbapapa stand, whose proprietor in this case reminded me somewhat of the Barbapapa family.

Then there was the chance encounter with Xiao Lin whom I had met in Taiwan in 2008 and happened to be performing in a show we went to see at the Theatre de Chaillot. I was thrilled to see her- she said it is like a Chinese saying about how two people meet on a circle and the circle is complete when they meet again.