Hello, Paris

Ah, Paris.  

My flight to Paris was long on value (points) and just generally long.  I had an 8AM flight to Boston and then a red-eye onward to the continent.  Thank you American for a free flight, but why did it have to be so painful?

I (tried) to check into my hotel, but of course 10am was a little early to get a room and take a nap.  So I had no choice.  I went out into the city with my camera and tried to get some shots before the city felt familiar.  

So here it is. Paris, early in the morning, in the 3rd and 10th arrondisements.  

Just when you think you have Spanish down.... poussez.

Street scenes, Paris.

Parisian cafes - so much wine, at such a great price.  

Deserted cafes well before lunch.  Paris.

Street signage.  Paris.

A different angle.

Street scenes.  Paris.

Signage.  Paris.

Croissants taste better when they are cute.  Paris.

Mixing chocolate at a pastry shop.  A mesmerizing sight.  Paris.

So French, yet actually Moroccan.  Paris.

Classic Paris.

There is more to Paris than just French culture these days.  Paris.

Designer spices in designer packaging.  Paris.

Brushing by the Russian quarter.  Paris.

Nutella, also known as Kryptonite.  Crepe stand, Paris.

Making inroads - although Frappucino's are the only thing people seem to order.  More of a high-end DQ in the eyes of the French.  Paris.

Going to Paris doesn't mean you have to give up Chinese take-out anymore.  Paris.

The morning commute.  Paris.

Waiting for customers.  Paris.