We will always have Paris

B and I came to Paris to do a few things:

sightsee, eat good food,

and for B, to ride 1200k in the Paris-Brest-Paris 2011 Randonneur

(about 125 miles per 200k so about 750 miles).

So far, we've seen eaten some great food ("Marie, the baguettes").

We've eaten at La Marina twice and

had creme brulee both times.

The first time, I had the spaghetti bolognese,

and B had the penne with chicken.

The next time, I had the spaghetti bolognese

and B had the bouef something or other.

I am pretty much in love with the jabon de Paris sandwich

(ham -- simple but so tasty).

For breakfast, we've had yogurt with fruit,

soft boiled eggs (make your own),

hot chocolat (Note to self: watch the movie Chocolat again)

fromages, plain croissants,

chocolat croissants, and more.

We've seen some incredible sights:

Eiffel Tower

Cathedral Notre Dame de Paris

Notice the flying buttresses architecture.

I've always wanted to see a flying buttress!

One of the rose stained-glass windows.

About 5000 people are riding in the Randonneur.

We've met people from New Jersey, Seattle, Boston, Tokyo, Philippines, Ohio, and Florida.

This is the 6 pm Start Time.

Not the best picture but lots and lots of bikes.

B left at 9 pm Sunday.

He will ride to Loudeac, France

where he will rest

and then will continue on to Brest,

return to Loudeac where he will rest again,

and then back to Paris.

I expect him sometime on Thursday.