Overnight in Paris

  Because I had problems last year, travelling to India, this time I made sure there were many time-cushions -- which meant long hours between flights in airports. Hence it took us from Monday morning to Tuesday night to arrive in Paris, tired but relieved. Tired because our extra-leg-room seats are, as always, next to a large family with kids who scream constantly all night long.

We took a taxi to Les Herbes Folles -- an amazing ancient farmhouse and buildings around a large courtyard, where we were welcomed by Jerome -- an elegant, friendly host who showed us to our lovely room, and the large sitting room with soft music, wi-fi, beamed ceilings, luxurious furnishings. Then he drove us (and later picked us up) to a fabulous country restaurant nearby, where his friend Morrisette was the proprietor, and we feasted on fine French cuisine and wine. What a wonderful way to begin the odyssey! Thankfully, we had also arranged to stay here when we return, and also when we leave Paris in July for Canada. Jerome also agreed to keep a suitcase with stuff bound for Italy until we come back from the East. (I think I am in love .....)