Paris, France

We woke early today and walked to Gare de Saint Lazare where we caught the train to Giverney. We stopped for cafe ole and warm croissants fresh from the bakery. We were pleased that we were able to figure out the rail system so readily. It was a rainy day but we came prepared with rain coats and an umbrella. We weren’t the only ones, as the garden in Giverney was crowded with visitors who didn’t mind the rain. We walked all around the garden, house and village. The flowers were amazing. The house was loaded with paintings and Japanese woodblock prints. After a while, the rain storm took a more severe turn, so we headed back to our Paris home. We couldn’t find a restaurant to our liking in Giverney nor Vernon because the prices were so high and crowds too dense so we didn’t eat until we were back on the Left Bank. We found a fixed price dinner at Chalet de Saint Michel. Back at the hotel, were relaxing. Definitely we’re in for the night. Tomorrow we’re off early to Hotel New York to dance the weekend away.