Snowy Paris

Paris had quite a surprise snowfall last Wednesday.

Airports closed, highways in grid-lock, unexpected ice skating skills....uh hmmm...

Thankfully, we were still able to get out and about - 

one of the perks of living in the city.

The 'market street' (as I call it) right around the corner was a bit empty,

 but the (slushy) snow still managed to glisten under the sheet of lights and garlands. 

This little stretch offers everything you need - boulangerie, cafés, fromagier, caviar shop, gourmet coffee and tea shop and even....brace yourself...a Mc Donald's...sad but true. 

 France has whole heartedly embraced the Golden Arches - at least it is tucked into the building like the rest of the shops.  

Sorry no photos, I just could not bring myself to do it. 

Did I mention Starbucks? 

They're really crazy about those Frapuccinos!  

My favorite créperie

Notice the powdery snow (major slippery white stuff)...no photo of me nearly getting run over by a car on the way home either...thankfully my Mocha Frapuccino and I made it home safely!  The Good Lord was looking after me that day!! 

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